Orbicular Burrfish - Cyclichthys orbicularis
The Orbicular Burrfish - Cyclichthys orbicularis are also known as Porcupine Pufferfish for the spines they have all over the body and similar to Pufferfish, they can balloon up as their defensive mechanism.
They have whitish undercolour with close-set brown to red-brown spots; numerous fixed spike-like spines; several large darkish gray to red-brown blotches.
''Cyclichthys orbicularis'', known commonly as the Birdbeak burrfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Diodontidae.
The Birdbeak burrfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region from Red Sea to the Philippines.
The Birdbeak burrfish is a medium size fish and can reach a maximum size of 30 cm length.
Similar species: Box, Puffer And Trigger Fishes
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Uploaded Dec 6, 2016. Captured Mar 29, 2016 08:52 in Mabini Circumferential Rd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
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