The ribbon prickleback (Phytichthys chirus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Stichaeidae, the pricklebacks and shannies. It is the only species in the monospecific genus Phytichthys, and is found in the northern Pacific Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Ribbon Prickleback 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
- Apodichthys flavidus
- Pholis laeta
- Pholis gunnellus
- Apodichthys fucorum
- Xiphister atropurpureus
- Xiphister mucosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Stichaeidae
- Genus
- Phytichthys
- Species
- Phytichthys chirus
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