Clown toado
📖 Overview
Clown toado (Canthigaster callisterna), first described by Ogilby, 1889 is a medium-sized fish in the family Tetraodontidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 23.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Clown toado is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clown toado is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 250 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: Australia (Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands) and New Zealand (including Kermadec Islands) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Clown Toado · sharpnosed puffer |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrodon callisternus | Ogilby | 1889 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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