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Spotted Sharpnose Puffer

Canthigaster punctatissima

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Tetraodontidae ›Genus: Canthigaster

About

Canthigaster punctatissima, known as the spotted sharpnose puffer or the spotted sharpnosed puffer, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is native to the Eastern Pacific, where it ranges from Guaymas, Mexico to Panama and the Galápagos Islands. It is replaced by its close relatives C. janthinoptera and C. jactator in the Western Pacific and the Hawaiian Islands, respectively. It is found in sheltered areas of rocky reefs at a depth range of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Sharpnose Puffer?
The scientific name of Spotted Sharpnose Puffer is Canthigaster punctatissima.
What is the conservation status of Spotted Sharpnose Puffer?
The Spotted Sharpnose Puffer has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belong to?
Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belong to?
Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belong to?
Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belong to?
Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
What family does Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belong to?
Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belongs to the family Tetraodontidae.
What genus does Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belong to?
Spotted Sharpnose Puffer belongs to the genus Canthigaster.