The redtail surfperch (Amphistichus rhodoterus) is a species of surfperch (Embiotocidae) that inhabits the near-shore and estuarine waters of North American Pacific coasts.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Redtail Surfperch 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Embiotocidae
- Genus
- Amphistichus
- Species
- Amphistichus rhodoterus
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