Chinese Sleeper

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Perccottus glenii

Chinese Sleeper, a reference photo
Photo: Andshel · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The Chinese sleeper (Perccottus glenii), also known as the Amur sleeper, is a species of freshwater sleeper native to the Amur River basin in eastern Asia with introduced populations in other regions of Eurasia. It is currently the only known member of its genus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Chinese Sleeper 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
Gobiiformes
Family
Odontobutidae
Species
Perccottus glenii

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