Biology:Takifugu chrysops

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Takifugu chrysops
Takifugu chrysops Kaikyokan.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Tetraodontidae
Genus: Takifugu
Species:
T. chrysops
Binomial name
Takifugu chrysops
(Hilgendorf, 1879)
Synonyms
  • Fugu chrysops
  • Tetrodon chrysops
T. chrysops in an aquarium.

Takifugu chrysops[1] is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is a marine species known from Japan , where it ranges from Tosa Bay to Tokyo Bay. It is a demersal fish that reaches 20 cm (7.9 inches) SL.[2] Although sometimes known as the red-eyed puffer, this can lead to confusion with several freshwater species of the genus Carinotetraodon.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q1074501 entry