The saddleback sculpin (Oligocottus rimensis) is a species of fish in the sculpin family Cottidae. It is known to inhabit the North American shore of the Pacific Ocean. It is a very understudied fish with limited knowledge of behavioral patterns, lifecycle and reproduction.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Saddleback 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.
Easily confused with
- Clinocottus embryum
- Oligocottus snyderi
- Clinocottus acuticeps
- Clinocottus recalvus
- Oligocottus rubellio
- Clinocottus analis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Psychrolutidae
- Genus
- Oligocottus
- Species
- Oligocottus rimensis
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