Rhacochilus toxotes, the rubberlip surfperch, is a species of surfperch found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They are the largest species of surfperch by weight, and second largest in length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rubberlip 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
- Phanerodon vacca
- Embiotoca lateralis
- Cheilotrema saturnum
- Pachymetopon blochii
- Embiotoca jacksoni
- Anisotremus davidsonii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Embiotocidae
- Genus
- Rhacochilus
- Species
- Rhacochilus toxotes
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