Alaska Blackfish (Dallia pectoralis)

Alaska Blackfish, a reference photo — Photo: United States Fish and Wildlife Service · Public domain

The Alaska blackfish (Dallia pectoralis) is a species of freshwater fish in the esocid family (Esocidae) of order Salmoniformes. It inhabits Arctic regions of Alaska as well as Siberia and the Bering Sea islands.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Alaska Blackfish 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

Channa gachua
Galaxias brevipinnis
Eleotris amblyopsis
Mogurnda clivicola
Lota lota
Gadopsis marmorata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Salmoniformes
Family: Esocidae
Genus: Dallia
Species: Dallia pectoralis

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