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They are not venomous to the touch, but some parts of them are poisonous and deadly to eat. Don’t eat them unless a professional has prepared them correctly.
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What do porcupine puffers eat?
A porcupine puffer fish eats molluscs, coral,and crustacians.
What phylum is a porcupine fish?
KINGDOM:AnimaliaPHYLUM:ChordataCLASS:OsteichthyesORDER:TetraodontiformesFAMILY:Tetraodontidae (puffers), Diodontidae (porcupinefish)GENUS SPECIES:No data
Are porcupine spines poisonous?
no they are not poisonous but they are dangerous
Can you die from a pufferfish bite?
Yes you can, Puffer's toxin evolved as a response to aquatic predators such as larger fish, rather than for use against humans. Although a puffers toxin can kill humans. Note also, not all puffers are poisonous; Takifugu oblongus, for example, is one of the fugu puffers that is not poisonous. However, it should be noted that puffer's neurotoxin is not necessarily as toxic to other animals as it is to humans, and puffers are eaten routinely by some species of fish, such as lizardfish and tiger sharks
Are porcupines quills poisonous?
No, a porcupine's quills are not poisonous.
How do porcupine pufferfish behave?
Pufferfish are actually very friendly and smart fish! Although, you have to be careful about what other fish you put in the tank. Puffers are carnivorous! They will eat other fish! But when it comes to people they are an awesome pet to have! They will learn to recognize you over time and actually show excitement when they see you! Sometimes you can actually pet them if they'll let you! I have done it many times with my pufferfish! If your puffer does allow you to pet him wash you hands IMMEDIATELY after petting him! Their skin is very poisonous! If you forget to wash you hands and accidentally put your finger in your mouth later it can be harmful! Puffers are the second most poisonous animal in the world!
Why is the porcupine puffer so called?
A body covered with spines is the reason why a saltwater fish has the name porcupine puffer. The ability to inflate their bodies to twice the ordinary vertical size and to make porcupine-reminiscent sharp spines project even further outward serve as the Diodontidae family member's two main defenses. Porcupine puffers tend to be popular with saltwater aquarium owners because of docile behavior, slow speeds and unusual looks.
Is the spotted puffer fish poisonous?
All puffers contain a poison called Tetrodotoxin. This can only be harmful if ingested. As long as you don't eat your puffer, you're safe.
How do puffers interact with other puffers?
They blow up other animals :]
What is the smallest saltwater puffer fish for an aquarium?
Most people consider a puffer to only be one of the Arothrons, or a porcupine puffer which all get big and need at least a 125g aquarium, however Most Toby puffers can live comfortably in a 50g aquarium.
Can puffers go with cichlids?
no
Are porcupines quills poisonous if eaten?
Porcupines have approximately 30,000 sharp quills on their bodies, and although they might seem vicious, porcupines are actually timid creatures. Contrary to popular belief, these creatures don't go out of their way to quill people or pets. Those who are quilled by a porcupine are quilled because they came into direct contact with the animal, and the porcupine was only trying to protect itself. People cannot be impaled by a porcupine throwing quills. In short, they are dangerous if you somehow fall on a porcupine, but are not poisonous by any means.
