Izuzuki Diver, Satoshi Yamamoto, Japan
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Puffer fish a dangerous delicacy in Japan, it is known that the liver tetrodotoxin concentrations and also saxitoxin, a toxin that is absorbed and stored by resistant plankton filter feeders such as mussels.
The ovaries, liver and skin of puffer fish are highly toxic, the intestines are slightly toxic and the meat and testicles are harmless.
Tetrodotoxin, also known as fugugugift, is a neurotoxin that causes muscle weakness, movement coordination disorders, drop in blood pressure and clouding of consciousness as well as swallowing and breathing difficulties. After 6-24 hours death occurs through respiratory paralysis. Specific antidotes are not known
The degree of toxicity varies according to species, but also according to geographical area and season!
Takifugu poecilonotus inhabits rocky reefs near the coast in depths of very shallow water and is considered euryhalin.
The puffer fish reproduces in the Ariake Sea in Japan.
Synonyms:
Fugu poecilonotum (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Fugu poecilonotus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Tetraodon poecilonotus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
The ovaries, liver and skin of puffer fish are highly toxic, the intestines are slightly toxic and the meat and testicles are harmless.
Tetrodotoxin, also known as fugugugift, is a neurotoxin that causes muscle weakness, movement coordination disorders, drop in blood pressure and clouding of consciousness as well as swallowing and breathing difficulties. After 6-24 hours death occurs through respiratory paralysis. Specific antidotes are not known
The degree of toxicity varies according to species, but also according to geographical area and season!
Takifugu poecilonotus inhabits rocky reefs near the coast in depths of very shallow water and is considered euryhalin.
The puffer fish reproduces in the Ariake Sea in Japan.
Synonyms:
Fugu poecilonotum (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Fugu poecilonotus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
Tetraodon poecilonotus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)
