Slender-spined porcupine fish
📖 Overview
Slender-spined porcupine fish (Diodon nicthemerus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Diodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 70 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Slender-spined porcupine fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender-spined porcupine fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 70 m . Temperate central New South Wales to a similar latitude in Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Globefish · Slender-spined Porcupine Fish |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atopomycterus nichthemerus | Cuvier | 1818 | Synonym |
| Diodon blochii | Castelnau | 1872 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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