Decorated Warbonnet (Chirolophis decoratus)

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

The decorated warbonnet (Chirolophis decoratus) is a fish of the family Stichaeidae. The species name, decoratus, is a Latin word meaning ornamented. The decorated warbonnet was given its name because of the prominent cirri on its head which resembles the feathers in an Indian Chieftain's war bonnet.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Decorated Warbonnet 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

Chirolophis nugator
Neoclinus stephensae

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Stichaeidae
Genus: Chirolophis
Species: Chirolophis decoratus

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