Diodon hystrix Linnaeus, 1758
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https://doi.org/ 10.26515/rzsi/v117/i1/2017/117289 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03B20633-FF94-FFD8-FF62-EE49FBC381EC |
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Felipe |
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Diodon hystrix Linnaeus, 1758 |
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48. Diodon hystrix Linnaeus, 1758 View in CoL
Spot-fin porcupinefish (Figure 49)
Material examined: 1 ex.; 22.07.11; Shankarpur, Reg. No. MARC /ZSI/F3746 .
Description: D: 0, 14-17, A: 0, 14-16. Body globular cover with strong, long spines; two small spines on dorsal side of caudal peduncle. Body green brown dorsally with black spots; ventral side white without spots. Body robust; teeth united in each jaw but without a central division; body covered with long, sharp spines, folded backwards when body not inflated; 16 to 20 spines between snout and dorsal fin; dorsal region of caudal peduncle spiny; back, flanks and fins light brown with numerous dark spots; belly spiny.
Distribution: Circumtropical. Eastern Pacific, Western Atlantic, Eastern Atlantic, Western Indian Ocean.
Remarks: The fish has a minor commercial value. Ornamental. Poisonous.
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