Blowfish Collection

Striped Burrfish on caribbean reef

Tetraodon lineatus, globe fish

Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle 1, Syngnatus sphidion, trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus 2, snake pipefish
FLO4652705 Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle 1, Syngnatus sphidion, trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus 2, snake pipefish, Entelurus aequoreus Sygnatus aequorens 3, tropical fish species 4,5

Pipefish, trumpetfish, tropical fish and blowfish
Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle 1, Syngnatus sphidion, trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus 2, snake pipefish, Entelurus aequoreus Sygnatus aequorens 3, tropical fish species 4, 5

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White-spotted puffer (Arothron hispidus), Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Yellowtail, blowfish, and plum branch, c. 1840/42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Yellowtail, blowfish, and plum branch, c. 1840/42

Miniature Water Dropper in the Shape of a Blowfish, Late 15th / early 16th century
Miniature Water Dropper in the Shape of a Blowfish, Late 15th/early 16th century

Octopus and Ocean Fish by Totoya Hokkei, 1818-30 (woodblock print)
3036424 Octopus and Ocean Fish by Totoya Hokkei, 1818-30 (woodblock print) by Hokkei, Toyota (1780-1850); (add.info.: Octopus with other ocean fish of the Kanagawa Prefecture by Totoya Hokkei)

Blowfish Woman and Jellyfish Manservant (colour woodblock print)
5043698 Blowfish Woman and Jellyfish Manservant (colour woodblock print) by Shigemasa, Kitao (1739-1820); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Porcupinefish, X-ray
Porcupinefish (family Diodontidae), X-ray

Blowfish, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1889

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Black-saddled puffer (Canthigaster valentini), Maldives Island, Indian Ocean

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The yellowspotted burrfish, Cyclichthys spilostylus, is also known as the spotbase burrfish. Photographed at night in the Red Sea, Egypt

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) on a reef drop off; Fiji

Pufferfish, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the face of a blackspotted puffer or dog-faced puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus); Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Hawaii, Maui, Spotted Porcupinefish (Diodon Hystrix) Swims Along The Ocean Floor

Hawaii, Front View Of Spiny Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus) Close-Up With Black Background

Hawaii, Spiny Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus) Close-Up With Mouth Open, Black Background

The Striped fish (Arothron stellatus)
Plate 141 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤 ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Tetrodon ocellatus (Takifugu ocellatus)
Plate 145 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Blowfish Fish American Waters series N39 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Artokoloro

Blowfish Fish American Waters series N8 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
Artokoloro

Porcupine fish in swimming in the Caribbean Sea

Wide-angle image of pufferfish, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A large spotted pufferfish swims in for a closer look at the photogrphers camera off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

An inquisitive Porcupinefish, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Detail of the eye of a porcupinefish as it swims on a reef in Indonesia

A Long-Spined Porcupinefish, Key Largo, Florida
A Long-Spined Porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus). Its brilliant eyes reflect the light as it swims by fire coral in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Burrfish in Atlantic Ocean

Pufferfish swimming by star coral, Nassau, The Bahamas

A large Porcupinefish meets with a Redbreasted Wrasse on a coral reef, Fiji
A large Porcupinefish meets with a Redbreasted Wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus) on a coral reef in the South Pacific ocean near Tavarua Island off the coast of Viti Levu, Fiji

Pufferfish and reef, La Paz Mexico

Map Pufferfish, Indonesia

Shortfin Puffer (Torquigener brevipinnis) adult, resting on sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Lagocephalus sceleratus, silver toadfish
Ff. 244. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Sphoeroides angusticeps, narrow headed puffer
Fish from the Galapagos Islands collected by Charles Darwin from his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Arothron meleagris, puffer fish
Pencil drawing with some colour. Sydney Parkinson wrote the whole of this Fish fins & all is a purple black spotted with milk colour d spots/the teeth dirty white. (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Sphoeroides sp. pufferfish
Tableau 23 by Albertus Seba from his Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

Manila pufferfish (Arothron manilensis) with cleaner shrimps. This is a symbiotic relationship; the shrimps remove parasites from the fish, which they then eat

Giant pufferfish
Juvenile giant pufferfish (Arothron stellatus). When threatened, pufferfish gulp down water. This causes them to swell to up to twice their normal body size

Black-spotted porcupinefish (Arothron hystrix) inflating itself. The porcupinefish swallows water to inflate itself as a form of defence from predators

Star puffer (Arothron stellatus) on a coral reef. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Valentinis sharpnose puffer (Canthigaster valentini) on a coral reef. This fish is also known as the black-saddled toby. Photographed in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast off Papua New Guinea

Blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) on a coral reef. This fish is also known as the dog-faced puffer. Photographed in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Rinca, Indonesia

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The blowfish, also known as the globe fish or striped burrfish, is a fascinating creature found in the warm waters of the Caribbean reef. Belonging to the Tetraodon lineatus species within the actinopterygii class, this aquatic animal boasts a unique body structure that sets it apart from other tropical fish. With its bony body and intricate patterns resembling stripes or saddles, the blowfish showcases an array of captivating colors. From black-saddled varieties to vibrant yellowtail specimens, these African natives add a touch of exotic beauty to their surroundings. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by the allure of blowfish. Ando Hiroshige's masterpiece "Yellowtail, Blowfish, and Plum Branch" transports us back to 19th-century Japan with its delicate brushstrokes capturing nature's harmony. Meanwhile, a late 15th/early 16th-century miniature water dropper shaped like a blowfish reminds us of ancient Egyptian reverence for aquatic life. In Totoya Hokkei's woodblock print "Octopus and Ocean Fish, " we witness an underwater world teeming with diverse marine creatures including our beloved blowfish. Its distinctive features make it easily recognizable alongside pipefish and trumpetfish. But art isn't limited to traditional mediums; even modern-day illustrations pay homage to this enchanting creature. A colorful woodblock print titled "Blowfish Woman and Jellyfish Manservant" combines whimsy with realism as it portrays an imaginative fusion between two oceanic beings. Beyond aesthetics lies scientific curiosity: X-ray images reveal intriguing details about porcupine fish - another name for certain types - shedding light on their internal structures hidden beneath those spiky exteriors. Even commercial products have embraced the charm of these remarkable animals. The Allen & Ginter Cigarettes' "Fish from American Waters" series features stunning depictions of various species including the blowfish, showcasing its significance in popular culture.