The longhorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus octodecemspinosus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins.This species is found in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. It is a predatory and scavenging fish that can feed on the remains of other organisms.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Longhorn 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
- Gymnocanthus tricuspis
- Myoxocephalus scorpius
- Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalus
- Prionotus carolinus
- Prionotus tribulus
- Agonus cataphractus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Psychrolutidae
- Genus
- Myoxocephalus
- Species
- Myoxocephalus octodecemspinosus
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