Giant toado
A species of Lagocephalus, Also known as Giant toadfish, Silver pufferfish, North-west blowfish, Silverstripe blaasop, Silver-checked toadfish Scientific name : Lagocephalus sceleratus Genus : Lagocephalus
Giant toado, A species of Lagocephalus
Also known as:
Giant toadfish, Silver pufferfish, North-west blowfish, Silverstripe blaasop, Silver-checked toadfish
Botanical name: Lagocephalus sceleratus
Genus: Lagocephalus
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Description
The silver-cheeked toadfish is very similar to the oceanic pufferfish but more elongated and with a symmetrical caudal (tail) fin. Its back is grey or brown with darker spots and it has a white belly. A characteristic silver band runs along the sides of the fish. The silver-cheeked toadfish can measure up to 40 centimetres (16 in).
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Cowfishes Family
Pufferfish Genus
Lagocephalus Species
Giant toado 
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