The grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) is a species of ray-finned fish from the family Triglidae, the gurnards and sea robins. It is native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea. It is caught as a food fish and is known for producing sounds. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Eutrigla.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Grey 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 kumu
- Chelidonichthys lucerna
- Prionotus carolinus
- Prionotus evolans
- Chelidonichthys obscurus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Triglidae
- Genus
- Eutrigla
- Species
- Eutrigla gurnardus
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