Canthigaster leoparda: taxon details and analytics

Domain
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Tetraodontiformes
Family
Tetraodontidae
Genus
Canthigaster
Species
Canthigaster leoparda
Scientific Name
Canthigaster leoparda

Summary description from Wikipedia:

Canthigaster leoparda

Canthigaster leoparda, known as the leopard sharpnose puffer, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is native to the Indo-Pacific, ranging from Christmas Island to the Philippines, Ambon, and Guam. It occurs at a depth range of 30 to 50 m (98 to 164 ft), and it is usually found in the vicinity of drop-offs and caves. It reaches 7.5 cm (3 inches) SL and is often seen either alone or in pairs. The species is known to be oviparous.

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Canthigaster leoparda in languages:

Czech
hranobřich leopardí
English
Leopard Toby
English
Leopard Sharpnosed Puffer
English
Leopard Pufferfish
Portuguese
Baiacu-anão-leopardo

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Canthigaster leoparda
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