The sarcastic fringehead (Neoclinus blanchardi) is a small saltwater tube-blenny that possesses an extremely large, brightly coloured mouth, which males display during territorial encounters, for which it has been given its common name. The term 'fringehead' reflects the distinctive ruff of tissue surrounding the fish's neck. The specific name honors Dr. S. B. Blanchard of San Diego, California, who collected specimens of this blenny and passed them on to Charles Frédéric Girard, who described it.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sarcastic Fringehead 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Chaenopsidae
- Genus
- Neoclinus
- Species
- Neoclinus blanchardi
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