Staghorn Damsel

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Amblyglyphidodon curacao

Staghorn Damsel, a reference photo
Photo: Dr. Dwayne Meadows, NOAA/NMFS/OPR · Public domain

Amblyglyphidodon curacao; also known as the staghorn damselfish , the clouded damselfish or the black-snouted sergeant major is a species of marine fish in the family Pomacentridae, the damselfishes and the clownfishes. It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean. This species is a small sized fish that can reach a maximum size of 11 cm (4.3 in) length.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Staghorn Damsel 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Blenniiformes
Family
Pomacentridae
Species
Amblyglyphidodon curacao

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