Slender-spined Porcupine Fish
Scientific name : Diodon nichthemerus
Other names: Slender-spined globefish, pufferfish (unrelated species), ‘Toadie’
Status : Not listed
FAQs
Yes. Reptile Encounters is home to a range of fascinating marine animals that can be viewed at our Burwood HQ. While we no longer bring marine species to schools, parties, or events, they remain an important part of our broader wildlife education and conservation message, helping guests discover the incredible diversity of life found in Australia’s oceans and waterways.
Our educational programs explore the importance of healthy marine ecosystems and the role different species play in keeping our oceans thriving. Students can learn about food chains, habitats, conservation challenges, and the impact humans have on marine environments. These conversations help inspire curiosity, empathy, and a stronger connection to the natural world — from the rainforest floor all the way to the ocean depths.
Reptile Encounters would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the people of the Kulin Nation, who have never ceded sovereignty. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.