Lagocephalus suezensis explained

Lagocephalus suezensis[1] is a species of pufferfish of the family Tetraodontidae. It is native to the western Indian Ocean[2] and recorded in the Mediterranean Sea since 1977. It has since spread in the eastern Mediterranean Basin.[3] It reaches 18 cm in total length and inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms down to 40 m. It is often confused with Lagocephalus sceleratus in Australia.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Lagocephalus suezensis Clark & Gohar, 1953. 2022-01-20. www.marinespecies.org. en.
  2. Web site: 2021. Froese. Rainer. Pauly. Daniel. Lagocephalus suezensis. FishBase.
  3. Atlas of Exotic Fishes in the Mediterranean Sea (Lagocephalus suezensis). 2nd Edition. 2021. 366p. CIESM Publishers, Paris, Monaco. https://ciesm.org/atlas/fishes_2nd_edition/Lagocephalus_suezensis.pdf
  4. Web site: Lagocephalus suezensis. 2022-01-20. fishesofaustralia.net.au. en.

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