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Spotted Porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
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About
The spot-fin porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), also known as spotted porcupinefish, black-spotted porcupinefish or simply porcupinefish, is a member of the family Diodontidae.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- May 5, 2026Fitzroy Island, Queensland 4871, AustraliaObserver: MitchView observation from May 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 13, 2018Fitzroy Island QLD, AustraliaObserver: azrisaparwanView observation from Jul 13, 2018 on iNaturalist