Prionotus carolinus, the northern sea robin, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Triglidae, the sea robins. This fish is found in the western Atlantic Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Northern Searobin 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
- Prionotus scitulus
- Prionotus tribulus
- Prionotus evolans
- Prionotus rubio
- Chelidonichthys lucerna
- Eutrigla gurnardus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Triglidae
- Genus
- Prionotus
- Species
- Prionotus carolinus
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