Question: are porcupine puffer fish poisonous to touch?
Answer: Porcupine fish are relatives of the Tetraodontidae , what are generally called Pufferfish. ... The spines on puffers are much smaller than that of the Porcupine fish and are known to be poisonous if consumed, though the toxin is generally highest in ovaries and liver, but may be present in skin and muscle as well.