Key Identification Features
- Its lateral line is indistinct and bends sharply above the anal fin.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Tetraodontidae
Tetraodontidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Tetraodontiformes, class . The family contains 55 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Tetraodontidae Species
Canthigaster bennetti (Bleeker, 1854)
Canthigaster bennetti (Bleeker, 1854)
Canthigaster bennetti is an Indo-Pacific pufferfish that grows 10 cm long and so…
Lagocephalus laevigatus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Lagocephalus laevigatus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Lagocephalus laevigatus, the smooth puffer, is a dangerously toxic Atlantic puff…
Takifugu oblongus (Bloch, 1786)
Takifugu oblongus (Bloch, 1786)
Takifugu oblongus is a Indo-Pacific pufferfish of Tetraodontidae that lives main…
Arothron caeruleopunctatus Matsuura, 1994
Arothron caeruleopunctatus Matsuura, 1994
Arothron caeruleopunctatus is a medium-sized pufferfish found in Indo-Pacific re…
Arothron stellatus (Anonymous, 1798)
Arothron stellatus (Anonymous, 1798)
Arothron stellatus is a large tropical pufferfish found across Indo-Pacific reef…
Lagocephalus sceleratus (Gmelin, 1789)
Lagocephalus sceleratus (Gmelin, 1789)
Lagocephalus sceleratus, the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish, is spreading westwar…
Arothron reticularis (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Arothron reticularis (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Arothron reticularis, the reticulated pufferfish, is a tropical Indo-Pacific puf…
Canthigaster punctatissima (Günther, 1870)
Canthigaster punctatissima (Günther, 1870)
Canthigaster punctatissima is a small Eastern Pacific pufferfish species in the …
Sphoeroides testudineus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphoeroides testudineus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphoeroides testudineus, the checkered puffer, is a tetraodontid fish found in c…
Omegophora cyanopunctata Hardy & Hutchins, 1981
Omegophora cyanopunctata Hardy & Hutchins, 1981
Omegophora cyanopunctata is an Australian endemic marine pufferfish found from G…
Arothron nigropunctatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Arothron nigropunctatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Arothron nigropunctatus is a small pufferfish found in non-Red Sea Indo-Pacific …
Canthigaster coronata (Vaillant & Sauvage, 1875)
Canthigaster coronata (Vaillant & Sauvage, 1875)
Canthigaster coronata, the crowned toby, is a small fish with distinct color mar…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Tetraodontidae?
Tetraodontidae animals belong to the Tetraodontiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Its lateral line is indistinct and bends sharply above the anal fin. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Tetraodontidae?
Tetraodontidae is classified in the order Tetraodontiformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 55 accepted species worldwide.
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