Biology:Canthigaster pygmaea

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Short description: Species of fish

Canthigaster pygmaea
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Tetraodontidae
Genus: Canthigaster
Species:
C. pygmaea
Binomial name
Canthigaster pygmaea
Allen & Randall, 1977

Canthigaster pygmaea,[2] commonly known as the pygmy toby, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is known only from the Red Sea, where it occurs at a depth range of 2 to 30 m (7 to 98 ft). It inhabits coral reefs and is very secretive, often being found hidden in small holes. It is a small oviparous fish, reaching 5.6 cm (2.2 inches) in total length.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2706782 entry