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Yellowspotted burrfish using its defense system

A close up of picture of a porcupine or puffer fish in clear blue water

Pufferfish Blows itself up , after I release it from a fisherman's net

Close up of a yellow and black puffer fish, facing the camer

Stellate puffer Arothron meleagris at coral reef in the sea

Spiny porcupinefish Diodon holocanthus has eyes that sparkle with blue flecks and skin with spines. This fish can be found in the Red Sea.

An underwater close-up of a Valentinni pufferfish (Canthigaster rivulata) spawning on the sandy seafloor, captured in Japan. This rare marine life behavior photo shows the fish’s egg-laying process in its natural habitat.

Birdbeak Burrfish Cyclichthys orbicularis occurs in tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines, north to southern Japan, south to Australia and New Caledonia and in the Southeast Atlantic at the south coast of South Africa in a depth range from 9 to 170m, max. length 30cm. The nocturnal species inhabits clear protected reefs with sponge and algal habitats, staying often in large sponges during the day. Cyclichthys orbicularis occasionally occurs on reefs, but usually over sand and mud bottoms. The species feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates. Interestingly, this fish can puff up its body by ingesting water, transforming into a spiny ball as a defense mechanism, which reduces its mobility but deters predators. His chemical defense mechanism is more effective than the swimming away: Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a potent neurotoxin found in various marine organisms, including Cyclichthys orbicularis. It can be lethal to non-resistant fish species. The estimated lethal dose of TTX in humans is around 2 mg of pure toxin. Even small amounts can cause severe symptoms. This specimen was encountered in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia1°27'13.104 N 125°14'14.634 E at 13m depth

Blackspotted Puffer fish (Arothron nigropunctatus) or Dog-faced Puffer

A vibrant and colorful fish showcasing an unusual and fascinating shape within a beautiful marine environment

Colorful Coral Reef Teeming with Exotic Fish. Lively and colorful coral reef in a vibrant underwater world. Diverse array of tropical fish swimming freely in their aquatic environment, creating a mesmerizing scene for nature and animal enthusiasts alike.

The pufferfish's distinctive facial features, including its large eyes and spiny exterior, make it a fascinating subject for observation.

Porcupinefish are fish belonging to the family Diodontidae, also commonly called blowfish, balloonfish and globefish

A cute puffer fish or globefish is swimming underwater. Fish portrait photo, close-up and selective focus.

Porcupinefish photographed underwater against a dark background in the waters of Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

A single pufferfish swims calmly through clear blue water above a rocky seabed.The minimal underwater composition and open blue background create a peaceful atmosphere, making this image suitable for educational, wellness, marine conservation, and nature-related designs.The ample copy space allows flexible use for web banners, presentations, and visual backgrounds.

Blackspotted puffers are fast swimmers and can move swiftly about their habitat.

$Starry Puffer Arothron stellatus occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward through Indonesia to the Tuamotus, northward to southern Japan, southward to Lord Howe Island in a depth range from 3 to 58 m, max. total length 120cm, common length 54cm. \nThe species is relatively uncommon in patch reefs and coral slopes near sandy areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Juveniles occur in sandy and weedy inner reefs, adults on clear lagoons and seaward reefs. \nStarry Puffers are poisonous to eat for humans. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°28'56.394 N 125°15'15.588 E at 7m depth$

Fish from family boxfishes, female specimen of striped Aracana aurita, living in aquarium. Inhabits the waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans at depths of 100-200 meters and more.

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