Globefish and Similar Species
Diodontidae
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Pufferfish
Tetraodontidae
Key differences: Pufferfish (Tetraodontidae) have smaller, embedded spines that are only visible when the fish inflates, and they possess two fused dental plates in each jaw (giving them 'four teeth'). Porcupinefish (Diodontidae) have large, rigid spines that are always present or become erect upon inflation, and a single fused dental plate in each jaw.
Boxfish
Ostraciidae
Key differences: Boxfish have a rigid, bony carapace covering their body, giving them a box-like or triangular shape, and lack the prominent spines and inflation ability of porcupinefish.
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