7 observationsLeast Concern
Genuin Puffer
Takifugu porphyreus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Tetraodontidae ›Genus: Takifugu
About
Takifugu porphyreus, known as the purple puffer, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is native to the Northwest Pacific, where it ranges from Hokkaido to the East China Sea. It is a demersal species found in the littoral zone that reaches 52 cm (20.5 inches) in total length. While parts of the fish are highly toxic, it is frequently consumed as fugu in Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Genuin Puffer is Takifugu porphyreus.
- Genuin Puffer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Genuin Puffer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Genuin Puffer belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Genuin Puffer belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
- Genuin Puffer belongs to the family Tetraodontidae.
- Genuin Puffer belongs to the genus Takifugu.