Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Long-spine porcupinefish
Size:
Long-spine porcupinefish grow to be 8-14 inches (20-35 centimeters) long, on average.
Diet:
These fish are nocturnal, meaning they hunt at night for snails, sea urchins and hermit crabs.
Range & Habitat:
These fish inhabit shallow coral reef communities in tropical and subtropical ocean waters around the world.
Details:
Long-spine porcupinefish have dark brown spotting all over their bodies and a dark bar running from eye to eye. When threatened, they inflate their bodies with water, making the spines stick out and becoming difficult for predators to swallow.