Common Shore Eel

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Alabes dorsalis

Common Shore Eel, a reference photo
Photo: Alan Fletchare/Atlas of Living Australia · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

The common shore eel (Alabes dorsalis) is a species of clingfish from Australia. It is generally found in the south-eastern waters of Australia. It usually grows to about 12 cms (4.7 in). Often found by beachgoers after looking in rock-pools and turning over shells.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Shore Eel 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
Blenniiformes
Family
Gobiesocidae
Genus
Alabes
Species
Alabes dorsalis

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