Safety note: Contains toxins that can be harmful if consumed.
The Blackblotched Porcupinefish is a round, spiny fish with distinctive black blotches on its body. When threatened, it can inflate itself, making it difficult for predators to swallow.
Habitat
Found in warm, shallow waters near coral reefs.
Diet
Primarily feeds on crustaceans and mollusks.
How common
Uncommon
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