DiodonHolocanthusNOAA

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Description: English: The balloonfish (Diodon holocanthus) is usually a shy little fellow, who retreats to a safe hole in the reef to peak out warily. If they are startled, they inflate with water to make themselves look a lot bigger and more threatening. They are often encountered on night dives. Date:. Source: Source: NOAA: Information presented on these pages is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Use of appropriate photo and image credits is requested. Agency seals and logos cannot be used without the written permission of the agency. Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by User:Quadell using CommonsHelper. Author: photo: Ed Enns.