Porcupine Puffer Fish, Diodon holocanthus aka Long-spine Porcupinefish or Balloon Porcupinefish

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Porcupine Puffer Fish, Diodon holocanthus aka Long-spine Porcupinefish or Balloon Porcupinefish. This fish is best known for its inflation behavior; an antipredation defense response they exhibit when threatened.

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Size: 5074px × 3447px
Location: Tropical Oceans
Photo credit: © Naturepix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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