313 observationsLeast Concern
Smooth Puffer
Lagocephalus laevigatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Tetraodontidae ›Genus: Lagocephalus
About
Lagocephalus laevigatus, known as the smooth puffer, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is native to the Western Atlantic, where it ranges from New England to Argentina, as well as the Eastern Atlantic, where it ranges from Mauritania to Namibia. Adults of the species are pelagic and found near continental margins, whereas juveniles are usually found closer to shore or offshore banks, with both occurring either alone or in small, loose groups....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Smooth Puffer is Lagocephalus laevigatus.
- The Smooth Puffer has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Smooth Puffer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Smooth Puffer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Smooth Puffer belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Smooth Puffer belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
- Smooth Puffer belongs to the family Tetraodontidae.
- Smooth Puffer belongs to the genus Lagocephalus.