Banded Scalyfin (Parma polylepis)

Banded Scalyfin, a reference photo — Photo: (c) Susan Prior, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Parma polylepis, the banded parma, is a species of damselfish from the western-central Pacific Ocean.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Banded Scalyfin 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

Parma occidentalis
Parma mccullochi

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Parma
Species: Parma polylepis

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