Hyperprosopon argenteum, the walleye surfperch, is a species of surfperch native to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. It may also be known as the bigeye perch and chinese pompano. They are one of two species in the genus Hyperprosopon.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Walleye Surfperch 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
- Hyperprosopon ellipticum
- Phanerodon furcatus
- Amphistichus rhodoterus
- Amphistichus argenteus
- Cymatogaster aggregata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Embiotocidae
- Genus
- Hyperprosopon
- Species
- Hyperprosopon argenteum
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