Close up image of a Yellowspotted Burrfish (Chilomycterus spilostylus) puffed up against a dark blue background.

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Although technically this is not a puffer fish it still "puffs up" as a defence against predators.

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Size: 5906px × 4142px
Location: Israel, Eilat, Red Sea.
Photo credit: © Paul Springett 01 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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