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Blackblotched Porcupinefish
Diodon liturosus
Shortspine Porcupinefish
Cyclichthys orbicularis
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 170 m
- Found in
- 64 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrowngreyyellow
- Body shape
- Globelike
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Spines pattern
Cyclichthys orbicularis is a species of marine fish in the family Diodontidae.
Description
It is a medium size fish with immovable spines. Adults brown to grey with blotches and clusters of black spots on back and sides; pelagic juveniles covered with black spots. It can reach a maximum size of 30 cm length.
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines, north to southern Japan, south to Australia and New Caledonia. Southeast Atlantic: south coast of South Africa.
Habitat
It is nocturnal. It presumably feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates. Inhabit clear protected reefs with sponge and algal habitats. Often in large sponges during the day. Usually over sand and mud bottoms to at least 170 m. Occasionally on reefs.
Similar species
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Longspined Porcupinefish
Diodon holocanthus
Spotted Porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
Questions
Is Shortspine Porcupinefish dangerous?
Shortspine Porcupinefish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Shortspine Porcupinefish?
How deep does Shortspine Porcupinefish live?
Shortspine Porcupinefish can be found at depths of up to 170 meters.
