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Blackblotched Porcupinefish

Diodon liturosus

Seabook: Blackblotched Porcupinefish

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Max Depth

90 m

Description

Diodon liturosus is a member of the family Diodontidae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific on coral and rocky reefs and in inshore waters. Other names: Shortspine Porcupinefish, Blotched Porcupinefish and Brown-backed Porcupinefish. Description It is a medium-siz... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
black
brown
grey
yellow

Poisonous

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Solitary