Tetraodontidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Tetraodon fluviatilis, Topaz Pufferfish (freshwater). Neil Hepworth
[edit] Overview
The puffers are primarily saltwater species, but some are found in brackish and freshwaters. The 12 freshwater species are from south Asia and the Congo River basin.
Puffers have strong, fused teeth and can be formidable tankmates for smaller fishes and invertebrates.
The viscera of some species carries tetraodotoxin, a potentially lethal poison responsible for several deaths of Japanese sushi-eaters each year.
Subfamilies:
- Tetraodontinae (Pufferfishes)
- Canthigastrinae (Tobies or Sharpnose Pufferfishes)
BioGroup:
Native range:
Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: PUFFERFISHES and TOBIES
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 2 | 0 |
| Genera | 19 | 1 |
| Species | 130 | 1 |
Reference: Fishes of the World
Facts about TetraodontidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Marine Fishes +, Brackishwater Fishes +, and Freshwater Fishes + |
| Common name | PUFFERFISHES and TOBIES + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Circumtropical + |
| Reference | Fishes of the World + |
