The rosy sculpin (Oligocottus rubellio) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. It inhabits the coastal northeastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from California (US) to Baja California.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rosy Sculpin 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
- Artedius lateralis
- Artedius corallinus
- Oligocottus snyderi
- Artedius harringtoni
- Clinocottus embryum
- Oligocottus rimensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Psychrolutidae
- Genus
- Oligocottus
- Species
- Oligocottus rubellio
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