Clinocottus embryum, the calico sculpin or mossy sculpin, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Calico Sculpin 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
- Oligocottus rimensis
- Oligocottus snyderi
- Clinocottus acuticeps
- Clinocottus recalvus
- Oligocottus rubellio
- Oligocottus maculosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Psychrolutidae
- Genus
- Clinocottus
- Species
- Clinocottus embryum
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