As you head towards our 300 foot tunnel after making your way through the incredible sights of Seahorse Kingdom, you'll spot one of our most recognizable sea creatures! Porcupine Pufferfish look exactly like their name suggests! They have two distinguishing features - the sharp spines that cover their bodies, and the ability to rapidly inflate their bodies with air! The combination of the two defense mechanisms mean that the Porcupine Pufferfish is able to intimidate predators without any problems!
Porcupine Pufferfish are found in tropical waters all over the world, and usually spend the daytime hiding in crevices and coral. At night, they emerge to hunt for sea urchins and small crustaceans.
But watch out! Even if a human managed to successfully catch one, Porcupine Pufferfish are poisonous to eat and can cause breathing difficulties, paralysis, and even death.
