Porcupine Fish
by Mattison
The Porcupine fish is not common around Alaska. It is an interesting fish. It inflates only when it is threatened. The Porcupine fish lives mostly in the coral reefs in the Caribbean, North to Massachusetts, South to Brazil, the Gulf of Mexico, and occasionally in Florida.
The Porcupine fish's scientific
name is 'diodon holacanthus.' It has spines to protect itself.
There are about 16 kinds of Porcupine fishes. They have camouflage,
meaning that they can blend in with the rocks where they like
to hide. When the Porcupine fish is not scared it is long and
spotted.
The Porcupine fish eats crustaceans, mollusks, and any meaty thing.
A Note from Mr. Larson
Dear Mattison,
You again? How come you ask me such difficult questions? Don't you know I'm a little worn out teacher? The Porcupine fish was a gift, but for the life of me I can't remember from whom. Mrs. Bryson might have some information in her files, but I'm not sure. But, with at name like Mattison, I suspect you're a way cool detective, and you will find out where it came from.
Mr Larson
