The California corbina (Menticirrhus undulatus), is a marine demersal fish in the croaker family. It can often be found along sandy beaches and in shallow bays. This species travels in small groups along the surf zone in a few inches of water to depths of 20 meters (66 ft). Other names include "California kingcroaker", "California whiting", and "kingfish".
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of California Corbina 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
- Roncador stearnsii
- Menticirrhus littoralis
- Umbrina cirrosa
- Atractoscion nobilis
- Menticirrhus americanus
- Menticirrhus saxatilis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Sciaenidae
- Genus
- Menticirrhus
- Species
- Menticirrhus undulatus
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