Spotted Porcupinefish

Diodon hystrix

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Diodontidae ›Genus: Diodon

About

The spot-fin porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), also known as spotted porcupinefish, black-spotted porcupinefish or simply porcupinefish, is a member of the family Diodontidae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Porcupinefish?
The scientific name of Spotted Porcupinefish is Diodon hystrix.
What kingdom does Spotted Porcupinefish belong to?
Spotted Porcupinefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spotted Porcupinefish belong to?
Spotted Porcupinefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Spotted Porcupinefish belong to?
Spotted Porcupinefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Spotted Porcupinefish belong to?
Spotted Porcupinefish belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
What family does Spotted Porcupinefish belong to?
Spotted Porcupinefish belongs to the family Diodontidae.
What genus does Spotted Porcupinefish belong to?
Spotted Porcupinefish belongs to the genus Diodon.