Porcupine+Fish


 * Porcupine Fish **

 **Animal Name:** Porcupine Fish
 * Scientific Name (Genus and species):** Diodon holocanthus
 * Interesting facts:** Some porcupine fish species have poison in their spines and when being eaten puff up and kill their predators. Some species of porcupine fish are served as fugu, and if the chef doesnt take out the poison the consumer will die! The bodies of porcupine fish can be used for helmets, lanterns, and decoration. Porcupine fish are prey to a very small amount of sea creatures.

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