Western King Wrasse

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Coris auricularis

Western King Wrasse, a reference photo
Photo: Peter Southwood · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Coris auricularis, the western king wrasse, is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Coris. The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1839 by Valenciennes.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western King Wrasse 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
Labriformes
Family
Labridae
Genus
Coris
Species
Coris auricularis

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