Atlantic Midshipman (Porichthys plectrodon)

Atlantic Midshipman, a reference photo — Photo: SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi Noble, NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC · Public domain

Porichthys plectrodon, commonly known as Atlantic midshipman, is a species of toad fish in the family Batrachoididae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole family. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Porichthys porosissimus — considered venomous
Porichthys notatus — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Batrachoidiformes
Family: Batrachoididae
Genus: Porichthys
Species: Porichthys plectrodon

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