Halichoeres scapularis, commonly called the zigzag wrasse, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Labridae. It is native to the Indo-West Pacific.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Zigzag Wrasse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Labriformes
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Halichoeres
- Species
- Halichoeres scapularis
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