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porcupinefish_profile_view

This view of an inflated porcupinefish shows the caudal fins and a better view of the mottled brown coloration of the fish.

About this image

Identification: Cyclichthys orbicularis (round burrfish)
Location: Luzon Island, Philippines
Contributors: Jeffrey N. Jeffords
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Subjects: Subject Live Animal; Type Photo; Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature; Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic; Behaviors communication aggressive display; Anatomy body parts eyes; Anatomy coloration/patterning aposematic

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