Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Spot-fin porcupinefish
Size:
Adult porcupinfish can reach up to 36 inches (91 cm) in length.
Diet:
These fish feed on snails, crabs and sea urchins.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the Mediterranean Sea, eastern Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic, spot-fin porcupinefish can be found in holes and crevices in coastal coral reefs.
Details:
The spot-fin porcupinefish has a grayish-tan body and a white body with black specks all over. These spots are actually spines that stand out when the fish feels threatened and inflates its body. They have strong beaks for cracking open sea urchins.