The radiated shanny (Ulvaria subbifurcata) 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 Ulvaria. This fish is found in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Radiated Shanny 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
- Rathbunella alleni
- Plagiogrammus hopkinsii
- Gaidropsarus mediterraneus
- Ciliata mustela
- Zoarces viviparus
- Zoarces americanus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Stichaeidae
- Genus
- Ulvaria
- Species
- Ulvaria subbifurcata
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