Spotted porcupinefish

Spotted Serenity

Porcupine pufferfish at Koh Bon dive site in the Similan Islands

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
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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.

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