The western footballer (Neatypus obliquus), also known as the footballer sweep, is a species of ray-finned fish endemic to southern reefs of Australia, where it can be found down to 30 m (100 ft). It can also be found in the aquarium trade. This species is currently the only known member of its genus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Footballer Sweep 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
- Centrarchiformes
- Family
- Microcanthidae
- Genus
- Neatypus
- Species
- Neatypus obliquus
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