Black-blotched Porcupinefish gazing out
Poster - Black-blotched Porcupinefish gazing out from the corals
Black-blotched Porcupinefish gazing out from its safe haven of corals. Black-blotched Porcupinefish normally hide in caves during the day, emergin at night to forage. Porcupinefish have the ability to expand by swallowing water if they feel threatened, raising their spines to deter potential predators.
Individually crafted - we take pride in our unique collection of underwater photography. Our high quality photo prints featuring pictures of tropical fish are printed individually to order.
Black-blotched Porcupinefish Facts
Other names: shortspine porcupinefish, blotched porcupinefish, brown-backed porcupinefish
Scientific name: Diodon liturosus
Family: Diodontidae (Porcupinefish (Burrfishes))
Max. size: 65 cm
Depth: 1 - 90 metres
Diet: Crustaceans, mollusks
Habitat: Reef edges, reef slopes
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society Islands, north to southern Japan, south to New South Wales. Not present in Hawaii. Southeast Atlantic: southeast coast of South Africa.
Conservation: Not evaluated
Prints of fish and sea life pictures
Our underwater photography pictures are custom printed to order in high resolution, providing stunning details and vibrant colours. Fade resistant ink technology will ensure that you enjoy your artwork for years to come. Free delivery.
Posters
- Printed in superfine resolution on premium quality, semi-gloss, photo poster paper.
- Despatched next working day by Tracked 24.
Framed posters
- Stunning quality, hand-framed art prints.
- Framed in a matte black, natural wood frame with a white mount.
- A4 & A3 are glazed with clear glass.
- A2 & A1 are glazed with clear acrylic glass.
- Custom made to order, despatched in 3-4 working days.
Canvas
- Printed on softly textured canvas combining natural cotton with polyester for colour vibrancy.
- Our canvas prints are printed and wrapped over the edge of a natural wood frame to provide beautiful wall art.
- Despatched in 1-2 working days.