David C. Cook, Wonga Beach, Australia
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Arothron nigropunctatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Inhabit coastal to outer reef crest and slopes with rich invertebrate growth. Sometimes solitary. Adults often in pairs (Ref. 48637). Feed on corals (usually Acropora tips), crustaceans, mollusks, sponges, tunicates and algae
fishbase: Poisonous to eat !
Puffer fish can produce toxins such as tetrodotoxin and saxitoxin and accumulate them in the skin, gonads and liver.
The toxin tetrodotoxin, which is contained in the fugu, is 1000 times more toxic than cyanide and there is no antidote serum, death then occurs by respiratory paralysis
The degree of toxicity varies depending on the species, but also on the geographical area and season.
We recommend that you never prepare puffer fish yourself, as the risk of fatal poisoning is far too great.
If you still absolutely want to eat puffer fish meat (fugu), then the fish should only be slaughtered by a Japanese special chef with a license and several years of training.
Only the training of these special chefs can guarantee the correct slaughter, complete removal and proper disposal of all toxic parts of the fish.
Synonymised names
Arothron citrinellus (Günther, 1870) · unaccepted
Arothtron nigropunctatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) · unaccepted > misspelling - incorrect subsequent spelling
Tetraodon nigropunctatus Bloch & Schneider, 1801 · unaccepted
Tetrodon nigropunctatus Bloch & Schneider, 1801 · unaccepted (misspelling)
Tetrodon nigropunctatus citrinella Günther, 1870 · unaccepted
Tetrodon nigropunctatus var. citrinella Günther, 1870 · unaccepted (synonym)
Inhabit coastal to outer reef crest and slopes with rich invertebrate growth. Sometimes solitary. Adults often in pairs (Ref. 48637). Feed on corals (usually Acropora tips), crustaceans, mollusks, sponges, tunicates and algae
fishbase: Poisonous to eat !
Puffer fish can produce toxins such as tetrodotoxin and saxitoxin and accumulate them in the skin, gonads and liver.
The toxin tetrodotoxin, which is contained in the fugu, is 1000 times more toxic than cyanide and there is no antidote serum, death then occurs by respiratory paralysis
The degree of toxicity varies depending on the species, but also on the geographical area and season.
We recommend that you never prepare puffer fish yourself, as the risk of fatal poisoning is far too great.
If you still absolutely want to eat puffer fish meat (fugu), then the fish should only be slaughtered by a Japanese special chef with a license and several years of training.
Only the training of these special chefs can guarantee the correct slaughter, complete removal and proper disposal of all toxic parts of the fish.
Synonymised names
Arothron citrinellus (Günther, 1870) · unaccepted
Arothtron nigropunctatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) · unaccepted > misspelling - incorrect subsequent spelling
Tetraodon nigropunctatus Bloch & Schneider, 1801 · unaccepted
Tetrodon nigropunctatus Bloch & Schneider, 1801 · unaccepted (misspelling)
Tetrodon nigropunctatus citrinella Günther, 1870 · unaccepted
Tetrodon nigropunctatus var. citrinella Günther, 1870 · unaccepted (synonym)
