Long-spined porcupinefish
Long-spined porcupinefish
Long-spined porcupinefish
Diodon holocanthus
Habitat
They inhabit warm coastal waters and coral reefs, often hiding in caves or crevices during the day.
Quick Bio
Porcupinefish are round-bodied fish covered in sharp spines that normally lie flat against the skin. They have large eyes and slow, deliberate movements.
Diet
They eat hard-shelled invertebrates like crabs and sea urchins, using strong jaws to crush prey.
Behavior
Typically solitary and slow-moving, they rely on defense rather than speed. When threatened, they inflate their bodies by swallowing water.
Fun Fact
Inflation causes their spines to stand upright, making them nearly impossible for predators to swallow.
Vibe
Soft-spoken until pushed, then dramatically unavailable for nonsense.
Quick Bio
Porcupinefish are round-bodied fish covered in sharp spines that normally lie flat against the skin. They have large eyes and slow, deliberate movements.
Habitat
They inhabit warm coastal waters and coral reefs, often hiding in caves or crevices during the day.
Diet
They eat hard-shelled invertebrates like crabs and sea urchins, using strong jaws to crush prey.
Behavior
Typically solitary and slow-moving, they rely on defense rather than speed. When threatened, they inflate their bodies by swallowing water.
Fun Fact
Inflation causes their spines to stand upright, making them nearly impossible for predators to swallow.
Vibe
Soft-spoken until pushed, then dramatically unavailable for nonsense.
Quick Bio
Porcupinefish are round-bodied fish covered in sharp spines that normally lie flat against the skin. They have large eyes and slow, deliberate movements.
Habitat
They inhabit warm coastal waters and coral reefs, often hiding in caves or crevices during the day.
Diet
They eat hard-shelled invertebrates like crabs and sea urchins, using strong jaws to crush prey.
Behavior
Typically solitary and slow-moving, they rely on defense rather than speed. When threatened, they inflate their bodies by swallowing water.
Fun Fact
Inflation causes their spines to stand upright, making them nearly impossible for predators to swallow.
Vibe
Soft-spoken until pushed, then dramatically unavailable for nonsense.
Quiz time
Why are they called porcupinefish?
Why are they called porcupinefish?
Why are they called porcupinefish?
