Sailfin Sculpin (Nautichthys oculofasciatus)

Sailfin Sculpin, a reference photo — Photo: David Csepp, NMFS/AKFSC/ABL · Public domain

The sailfin sculpin (Nautichthys oculofasciatus, lit. "eye-banded sailor fish") is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Hemitripterinae of the family Agonidae. This sculpin is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska to San Miguel Island off southern California. Named for its elongated, sail-like first dorsal fin, the sailfin sculpin is a popular subject of public aquaria; it is of no interest to commercial fishery.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sailfin 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.

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Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Nautichthyidae
Genus: Nautichthys
Species: Nautichthys oculofasciatus

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