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Porcupine Fish

Porcupine Fish (Allomycterus jaculiferus)

Porcupine Fish

Size: to about 60cm

When attacked it swallows air or water and puffs itself out so becomes like a multipronged balloon. Its flesh is poisonous and it has very powerful jaws.