The permit (Trachinotus falcatus) is a game fish of the western Atlantic Ocean belonging to the family Trachinotidae. Adults feed on crabs, shrimp, and smaller fish.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Permit 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Carangiformes
- Family
- Trachinotidae
- Genus
- Trachinotus
- Species
- Trachinotus falcatus
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