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Blue Pelagic Porcupine Puffer (Diodon eydouxii)

Blue Pelagic Porcupine Puffer (Diodon eydouxii)

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The Blue Pelagic Porcupine (Diodon eydouxii) is uniques and rare species of porcupine puffer which swim most of its life in the open ocean, unlike most of its reef-dwelling relatives. It is found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide and is known for its steely blue coloration and ability to inflate its body when threatened. 
  • Coloration: The fish has a distinct blue or steely-gray back and sides, often covered with small dark spots. Its underside is silvery or white, and a dark blue bar typically runs from the eye down the side of the head.
  • Size: The Blue Pelagic Porcupine is smaller than other porcupinefish species, reaching a maximum length of about 27–30 cm (10–11 inches).
  • Spines: Like all porcupinefish, it has long, erectable spines across its body. When it inflates, these spines stick out to deter predators.
  • Adaptations: Its more streamlined body, smaller size, and curved fins are adaptations for its life in the open ocean.
  • Teeth: It has a powerful, parrot-like beak formed from fused teeth, which it uses to crush its prey. 
  • Habitat: This species is unusual among porcupinefish because it is pelagic (open-ocean dwelling) throughout all stages of its life cycle. It is often found swimming near the surface.
  • Depth: It typically inhabits depths between 0 and 140 meters.
  • Geographic range: Its distribution is circumtropical, meaning it is found in warm ocean waters across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. 
  • Behavior: The Blue Pelagic Porcupine is a schooling fish, a behavior that distinguishes it from many other porcupinefish, which are more solitary. It is known to be an active swimmer.
  • Feeding: It feeds on pelagic crustaceans, fish larvae, and zooplankton. Its diet of softer-bodied prey is different from the hard-shelled invertebrates that bottom-dwelling porcupinefish typically eat.
  • Intelligence: Like other porcupinefish, it is considered a relatively intelligent fish. 

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