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Akamefugu

Takifugu chrysops

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Comprimento Máximo
20,0 cm
Família

Overview

Akamefugu (Takifugu chrysops) is a marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm.

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Sobre

The Akamefugu (Takifugu chrysops) is a saltwater pufferfish reaching about 20 cm in length. It inhabits coastal marine environments in East Asian seas and belongs to the family Tetraodontidae, capable of inflating itself and containing tetrodotoxin as a defense mechanism.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 20,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Água
Saltwater

Taxonomy

Ordem Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies)
Família Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish)
Espécies Takifugu chrysops

Perguntas Frequentes

How big does Akamefugu get?
Akamefugu can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
What family does Akamefugu belong to?
Akamefugu (Takifugu chrysops) belongs to the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).

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