Rock Greenling (Hexagrammos lagocephalus)

Rock Greenling, a reference photo — Photo: David Csepp, NMFS/AKFSC/ABL. · Public domain

The rock greenling (Hexagrammos lagocephalus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Hexagrammidae, the greenlings. It is sometimes known as fringed greenling and erroneously as the red rock trout.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rock Greenling 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

Hexagrammos decagrammus
Labrisomus philippii
Hexagrammos stelleri
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Ophiodon elongatus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Hexagrammidae
Genus: Hexagrammos
Species: Hexagrammos lagocephalus

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