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Chelonodontops pleurospilus

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Chelonodontops pleurospilus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Tetraodontidae
Genus: Chelonodontops
Species:
C. pleurospilus
Binomial name
Chelonodontops pleurospilus
(Regan, 1919)
Synonyms
  • Tetrodon pleurospilus Regan, 1919
  • Chelonodontops pulchellus Smith, 1958
  • Sphaeroides pleurospilus
  • Sphoeroides pleurospilus

Chelonodontops pleurospilus, commonly known as the blaasop beauty, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae.[1][2][3] It is a marine species endemic to South Africa, where it ranges from the mouth of the Xora River to Durban.[1][2] It is demersal and found in shallow water (1–10 m depth).[1]

It reaches 20 cm (7.9 inches) in total length. It is poisonous and not suitable for human consumption.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Shao, K.; Liu, M.; Jing, L.; Hardy, G.; Leis, J.L.; Matsuura, K. (2014). "Chelonodontops pleurospilus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T193734A2268868. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T193734A2268868.en. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Chelonodontops pleurospilus". FishBase. August 2022 version.
  3. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Chelonodontops pleurospilus". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 10 February 2023.