Japanese Fugu

Takifugu rubripes

Near Threatened Saltwater

Maximale Länge

80,0 cm

Maximales Gewicht

10,0 kg

Färbung

Dark brownish-gray back with scattered …

Familie

Tetraodontidae

Kategorie

Food Fish

Über

The Japanese pufferfish, or fugu, contains tetrodotoxin, a poison 1,200 times more deadly than cyanide. Despite this, it is a prized delicacy in Japan, where specially licensed chefs prepare it as sashimi, hot pot, and grilled dishes.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	80,0 cm
Maximum Weight	10,0 kg

Coloration

Dark brownish-gray back with scattered white spots and a large dark saddle-like blotch behind the pectoral fin; belly pure white; subtle orange-yellow pigment around pectoral fin base.

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

Wassertyp

Saltwater

Verbreitungsgebiet

Northwestern Pacific Ocean from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to the Sea of Japan. Ranges from Korea and Japan south to Taiwan; favors sandy and muddy coastal shelf areas and enters estuaries seasonally.

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Conservation Status

Near Threatened IUCN Red List

Japanese Fugu is classified as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Speisefisch & Küche

Geschmack

Delicate, subtly flavored white flesh with a unique gelatinous texture; poisonous organs contain lethal tetrodotoxin. A Japanese luxury delicacy — preparation requires licensed chefs only.

Taxonomy

Ordnung	Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies)
Familie	Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish)
Arten	Takifugu rubripes

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Can you eat Japanese Fugu?

Delicate, subtly flavored white flesh with a unique gelatinous texture; poisonous organs contain lethal tetrodotoxin. A Japanese luxury delicacy — preparation requires licensed chefs only.

How big does Japanese Fugu get?

Japanese Fugu can grow up to 80.0 cm long and weigh 10.0 kg.

Where is Japanese Fugu found?

Is Japanese Fugu endangered?

The conservation status of Japanese Fugu is Near Threatened according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Japanese Fugu belong to?

Japanese Fugu (Takifugu rubripes) belongs to the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).