The samson fish (Seriola hippos) is a jack of the genus Seriola. It is found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans to eastern Northland in New Zealand. Its length is between 80 and 150 cm.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Samsonfish 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
- Seriola rivoliana
- Seriola dumerili
- Latridopsis ciliaris
- Caranx ignobilis
- Latridopsis forsteri
- Nemadactylus valenciennesi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Carangiformes
- Family
- Carangidae
- Genus
- Seriola
- Species
- Seriola hippos
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