Diodontidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Diodon holocanthus, Spiny Puffer. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
The porcupinefishes are puffers with spiny exterior appendages and are variously known as balloonfish, blowfish," and globefish.
Some species carry a deadly neurotoxin in their internal organs, making them dangerous to eat but not to keep.
BioGroup:
Native range:
Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: Porcupinefishes & Burrfishes
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 6 | 1 |
| Species | 19 | 1 |
Reference: Reef Fishes Volume 1
Facts about DiodontidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Marine Fishes + |
| Common name | Porcupinefishes & Burrfishes + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Native range | Circumtropical + |
| Reference | Reef Fishes Volume 1 + |
| Text credit | SWM + |