The longfin gurnard (Chelidonichthys obscurus), the long-finned gurnard or shining gurnard, is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Triglidae, the gurnards and sea robins. This fish is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. This species is of commercial importance as a food fish.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Longfin Gurnard 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
- Chelidonichthys lucerna
- Lepidotrigla papilio
- Chelidonichthys lastoviza
- Chelidonichthys kumu
- Eutrigla gurnardus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Triglidae
- Genus
- Chelidonichthys
- Species
- Chelidonichthys obscurus
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