Domain: Eukaryota

This organisms is classified in the Domain Eukaryota because it is multicellular, and its cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Kingdom: Animalia

This organism is classified in the Kingdom Animalia because it is motile during some point in their life cycle and they are heterotrophic.

Phylum: Chordata

This organism is classified in the Phylum Chordata because it possesses a dorsal nerve cord, it is bilaterally symmetrical, and it contains a post anal tail.

Class: Actinopterygii

This organism is classified in the Class Actinopterygii because it has ray fins and it is also a bony fish.

Order: Tetraodontiformes

This organism is classified in the Order Tetraodontiformes because they are lacking certain bones, such as their ribs, and they have a very distinct box like body shape.

Family: Tetrodontidae

This organism is classified in the Family Tetrodontidae because it has four distinct jaw teeth that are fused together and separated by a suture.

Genus: Lagocephalus

Species: Lagocephalus lunaris

 

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