The rockweed gunnel (Apodichthys fucorum), also known as the Fucus blenny, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Pholidae, the gunnels. This species is found in the eastern North Pacific Ocean. They may often get mistaken with the Rock Gunnel, otherwise known as the Butterfish. The mix-up is further exacerbated with the German name of the Rockweed Gunnel which is Butterfisch.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rockweed gunnel 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
- Apodichthys flavidus
- Phytichthys chirus
- Alabes dorsalis
- Xiphister atropurpureus
- Xiphister mucosus
- Rimicola eigenmanni
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Pholidae
- Genus
- Apodichthys
- Species
- Apodichthys fucorum
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