The tidepool sculpin (Oligocottus maculosus) is a fish species in the sculpin family Psychrolutidae that ranges from the Bering Sea to southern California. Individuals reach up to 8 cm (3 in) in length and are common in tidepools.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Tidepool Sculpin 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
- Psychrolutidae
- Genus
- Oligocottus
- Species
- Oligocottus maculosus
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