Scientific name: Diodon holocanthus
Size: From 5.9 to 11.8 inches, up to 23.6 inches
Color: Sand color and brown
Distinguishing feature: Massive head with thorns all over the body, pointing backwards. Sand color fur and marbled brown.
Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Thailand, Mayotte, Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Diodon holocanthus
Size: From 5.9 to 11.8 inches, up to 23.6 inches
Color: Sand color and brown
Distinguishing feature: Massive head with thorns all over the body, pointing backwards. Sand color fur and marbled brown.
Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Thailand, Mayotte, Raja Ampat
This fish is very shy and often flees the diver who approaches him.
When he thinks being in danger, the porcupine fish swells with water to grow and look like a round ball full of thorns. This allows him to defend himself and go hide.
Mammals have a horizontal tail.
Fishes have a vertical fin.
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!
