Banded toadfish
Marilyna pleurosticta
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Overview
Banded toadfish (Marilyna pleurosticta) is a euryhaline fish of the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish), in the order Tetraodontiformes.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Familia | Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) |
| Especies | Marilyna pleurosticta |
Preguntas Frecuentes
What family does Banded toadfish belong to?
Banded toadfish (Marilyna pleurosticta) belongs to the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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