Chirolophis nugator, commonly known as the mosshead warbonnet, is a species of fish in the genus Chirolophis in the family Stichaeidae. It was scientifically described by Jordan and Williams in 1895.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Mosshead 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 decoratus
- Neoclinus stephensae
- Clinus venustris
- Chalaroderma ocellata
- Pholis clemensi
- Alloclinus holderi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Stichaeidae
- Genus
- Chirolophis
- Species
- Chirolophis nugator
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