The cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus) is a large species of sculpin native to the Pacific coast of North America. Although the generic name translates literally as "scorpion fish", true scorpionfish (such as lionfish) belong to the related family Scorpaenidae. The cabezon is the only known member of its genus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cabezon 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
- Myoxocephalus scorpius
- Taurulus bubalis
- Hemilepidotus spinosus
- Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus
- Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalus
- Hemitripterus americanus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Jordaniidae
- Genus
- Scorpaenichthys
- Species
- Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
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