Diodon hystrix
| Common Names: | Porcupine Puffer Porcupinefish Pufferfish Spotted porcupinefish |
| Synonyms: | Diodon hystrix hystrix Paradiodon hystrix |
| Family: | Diodontidae |
| Category: | Tetradontiforms |
| Distribution: | Indo Pacific; Global sub-tropics. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Reef; Reef |
| Temperament: | Predatory; Porcupine puffers are semi-aggresive. Temperment seems to vary among fish. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed krill, shrimp, bloodworms and, snails. Loves to be fed by hand. Sensitive to water conditions. Attention seekers - friendly and will recognize owner. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 90cm (35.4") Female: 90cm (35.4") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Unknown. |
| Breeding: | Lays eggs in wild, allowing them to float free until they hatch. Not known for aquarium breeding. |
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| Main Colours: | Brown, White, Yellow |
| Markings: | Spots Small |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Image Credit: | ;Dave McLaughlin |
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