The crisscross prickleback (Plagiogrammus hopkinsii) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Stichaeidae, the pricklebacks and shannies. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Plagiogrammus. This fish is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean off California.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Crisscross Prickleback 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
- Perciformes
- Family
- Stichaeidae
- Genus
- Plagiogrammus
- Species
- Plagiogrammus hopkinsii
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