Spotted porcupinefish
Spotted Serenity
Spotted porcupinefish
Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes)
Genus: Diodon
Species: D. hystrix
Common name: Spotted porcupinefish
Photograph by: Huw Penson
About This Photo
This striking image by Huw Penson captures a spotted porcupinefish gracefully positioned against the dramatic backdrop of Koh Bon’s famous wall and ‘waterfall’. The photograph beautifully showcases the contrast between the fish’s intricate spotted pattern and the deep blue waters that make Similan liveaboard diving so spectacular. The composition highlights both the natural behaviour of this fascinating species and the impressive topography that makes Koh Bon one of Thailand’s premier dive sites.