The spinynose sculpin (Asemichthys taylori) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. It is found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean from Alaska south to Washington and the San Juan Islands. The spinynose sculpin is the only species in the monospecific genus Asemichthys. This sculpin lays its eggs on the egg masses of the buffalo sculpin (Enophrys bison), thought to be a strategy to take advantage of the larger fish’s egg guarding behaviour.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spinynose Sculpin 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
- Artedius corallinus
- Orthonopias triacis
- Artedius harringtoni
- Artedius lateralis
- Synchiropus papilio
- Micrenophrys lilljeborgii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Psychrolutidae
- Genus
- Asemichthys
- Species
- Asemichthys taylori
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