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Diodon Holocanthus
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Also known as "Long spine porcupine fish". A rare specimen with its strange appearance.

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::biffobear
03/22/17 10:46 AM GMT
One of the Puffer fish Genus..I had a close encounter with one of these when stationed in Little Aden..It puffed itself up and looked real strange..It's a good one..R.
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::LynEve
03/22/17 10:49 AM GMT
Most unusual. I would not like to encounter it.
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::corngrowth
03/22/17 10:57 AM GMT
I've never seen a Diodon Holocanthus in real, like Richie did, Raj. I don't envy this situation however, because I prefer to see it on a (good) picture, like this one, ☺ .
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::tigger3
03/22/17 12:33 AM GMT
Good shot of this strange and kind of harmful looking critter of the sea.
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.quickshot
03/22/17 2:39 PM GMT
Wonderful shot, Raj. For some reason the inch of glass between you and the fish seems to have been removed for this detailed and quite clear shot. I was going to say something about "Diodon Holocanthus" but decided to maintain my course and lean towards the conservative.

Dorothy
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::trixxie17
03/22/17 3:05 PM GMT
Would not like to run into this one - excellent detail Raj.
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::questjester
03/22/17 3:07 PM GMT
What a sensational looking creature! It looks like it's in the middle of evolving into something else. Quills, camouflage coloring, fins like leaves, puffs up, and eyes that look like they came out of an alien encounter.

Poor guy, looks like he's got on owie on his tail though. :(

Dorothy is right, that sense of glass is missing. Maybe he was in an open tank? Or are you just getting that good, Raj?

Great shot! Really interesting!
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.Tomeast
03/22/17 9:31 PM GMT
A strange one for sure and a fine photo.
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.koca
03/23/17 6:54 AM GMT
Unusual and scary. But wonderful shot, Raj.
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.icedancer
03/27/17 4:57 PM GMT
Magnificent detail in this strange looking fish - loving the series - keep them coming
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