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Tiger Puffer

Takifugu rubripes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia β€ΊPhylum: Chordata β€ΊClass: Actinopterygii β€ΊOrder: Tetraodontiformes β€ΊFamily: Tetraodontidae β€ΊGenus: Takifugu

About

Takifugu rubripes, commonly known as the Japanese puffer, Tiger puffer, or torafugu (Japanese: θ™Žζ²³θ±š), is a pufferfish in the genus Takifugu. It is distinguished by a very small genome that has been fully sequenced because of its use as a model species and is in widespread use as a reference in genomics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiger Puffer?
The scientific name of Tiger Puffer is Takifugu rubripes.
What kingdom does Tiger Puffer belong to?
Tiger Puffer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tiger Puffer belong to?
Tiger Puffer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tiger Puffer belong to?
Tiger Puffer belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Tiger Puffer belong to?
Tiger Puffer belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
What family does Tiger Puffer belong to?
Tiger Puffer belongs to the family Tetraodontidae.
What genus does Tiger Puffer belong to?
Tiger Puffer belongs to the genus Takifugu.