Lagocephalus suezensis
Lagocephalus suezensis[1] is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is native to the Indian Ocean, and it has entered the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal as an example of Lessepsian migration. It reaches 18 cm (7 inches) in total length and is known to be oviparous.[2] It is often confused with Lagocephalus sceleratus in Australia.[3]
| Lagocephalus suezensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Tetraodontiformes |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae |
| Genus: | Lagocephalus |
| Species: | L. suezensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Lagocephalus suezensis Clark & Gohar, 1953 | |
References
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Lagocephalus suezensis Clark & Gohar, 1953". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2021). "Lagocephalus suezensis". FishBase.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Lagocephalus suezensis". fishesofaustralia.net.au. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
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