Halfmoon (Medialuna californiensis)

Halfmoon, a reference photo — Photo: lwolfartist · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The halfmoon (Medialuna californiensis), also known as the blue perch, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a sea chub from the family Scorpididae. It is native to the coasts of the eastern Pacific Ocean off western North America. It is fished for using hook and line and it is a desirable food fish.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Halfmoon 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.

Easily confused with

Pachymetopon blochii
Kyphosus sydneyanus
Parascorpis typus
Latridopsis ciliaris
Anisotremus scapularis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Centrarchiformes
Family: Scorpididae
Genus: Medialuna
Species: Medialuna californiensis

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