964 observationsLeast Concern
Macaronesian Toby
Canthigaster capistrata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Tetraodontidae ›Genus: Canthigaster
About
Canthigaster capistrata, known as the Macaronesian sharpnose-puffer, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is native to the Eastern Atlantic,where it is known to occur near oceanic islands.Recently several juvenile specimens have been observed in the Mediterranean, precisely in the Alboran Sea.The species reaches at least 13 cm (5.1 inches) in total length.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Macaronesian Toby is Canthigaster capistrata.
- The Macaronesian Toby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Macaronesian Toby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Macaronesian Toby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Macaronesian Toby belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Macaronesian Toby belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
- Macaronesian Toby belongs to the family Tetraodontidae.
- Macaronesian Toby belongs to the genus Canthigaster.