noun
Chinese puffer; Takifugu chinensis
A species of pufferfish found in East Asian waters. The name カラス is used in Japanese fish markets and cuisine contexts.
カラスはフグの一種で、食用としても知られている。
The Chinese puffer is a type of pufferfish and is also known as an edible fish.
General term for pufferfish; カラス refers specifically to the Chinese puffer species.
The name カラス (烏) likely derives from the black coloration of the fish, resembling a crow. The kanji 烏河豚 is a gikun compound combining 烏 (crow) and 河豚 (pufferfish).