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Florida Museum of Natural History / David Snyder / https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/diodon…

IMAGE INFORMATION

A large porcupine fish, measuring 16 1/2 inches in length, and 2 feet 3 inches circumference, independent of the spines

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

August 28, 1792

Primary Source Reference:

Dunlap's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), 28 Aug 1792

Notes:

A species of porcupine fish, one of which (Diodon hystrix) is pictured here

Specimen Type:

Dead/preserved

Peale's Common Name:

Porcupine fish

Current Common Name:

Porcupine fish

Current Scientific Name

Diodon hystrix