The Western smooth boxfish (Anoplocapros amygdaloides), also known as the blue boxfish or robust boxfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Aracanidae, the deep water boxfishes or temperate boxfishes. This fish is endemic to the seas of southwestern Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Western Smooth Boxfish 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
- Tetraodontiformes
- Family
- Aracanidae
- Genus
- Anoplocapros
- Species
- Anoplocapros amygdaloides
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