The long-spine porcupinefish can inflate its body with water in a matter of seconds, causing it to swell to many times its normal size – at the same time, its spines stand on end, making it difficult for predators to swallow.
LC
Red List
Least Concern
Taxonomy
Diodontidae, genus Diodon (5 species)
Habitat
coastal reefs, rocky bottoms or soft bottoms in very shallow water down to a depth of 15 metres
Behaviour and ecology
nocturnal, solitary
Diet
snails, mussels, Sea urchins, crabs and hermit crabs
Taxonomy
Diodontidae, genus Diodon (5 species)
Habitat
coastal reefs, rocky bottoms or soft bottoms in very shallow water down to a depth of 15 metres
Behaviour and ecology
nocturnal, solitary
Diet
snails, mussels, Sea urchins, crabs and hermit crabs
