The ocean pout (Zoarces americanus) is an eelpout in the family Zoarcidae. It is found in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of New England and eastern Canada. The fish has antifreeze proteins in its blood, giving it the ability to survive in near-freezing waters.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Ocean Pout 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
- Zoarces viviparus
- Anarhichas lupus
- Brosme brosme
- Ulvaria subbifurcata
- Porichthys notatus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Zoarcidae
- Genus
- Zoarces
- Species
- Zoarces americanus
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