Eastern Pacific Reefs

Spotted Porcupinefish

Diodon hystrix

Location: Cozumel, Mexico

Scientific Name: Diodon hystrix

Also known as: Spot-Fin Porcupinefish, Black-Spotted Porcupinefish

Category: Porcupinefishes

Size: 1 to 2 ft. (30 to 60 cm)

Depth: 10-60 ft. (3-18 m)

Distribution: Circumtropical