Cocos Frillgoby (Bathygobius cocosensis)

Cocos Frillgoby, a reference photo — Photo: Albert William Herre · Public domain

Bathygobius is a circumtropical genus of fish in the family Gobiidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cocos Frillgoby 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

Bathygobius ramosus
Bathygobius fuscus
Bathygobius geminatus
Bathygobius coalitus
Bathygobius lineatus
Bathygobius antilliensis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gobiiformes
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Bathygobius
Species: Bathygobius cocosensis

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