Scup

The scup (Stenotomus chrysops) is a fish that occurs primarily in the Atlantic from Massachusetts to South Carolina. Along with many other fish of the family Sparidae, it is also commonly known as porgy.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Scup 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

• Pagrus major
• Calamus brachysomus
• Rhabdosargus holubi
• Calamus proridens
• Calamus penna
• Nemadactylus macropterus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Sparidae

Genus

Stenotomus

Species

Stenotomus chrysops

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