Foureye Rockskipper

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Dialommus macrocephalus

Foureye Rockskipper, a reference photo
Photo: Cricket Raspet · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Dialommus macrocephalus, the foureye rockskipper, is a species of labrisomid blenny native to the eastern Pacific Ocean from Baja California, Mexico to Colombia. It inhabits the intertidal zone and is capable of leaving the water in search of land-dwelling prey. It feeds on invertebrates including crabs. This species can reach a length of 11 centimetres (4.3 in) TL.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Foureye Rockskipper 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
Blenniiformes
Family
Labrisomidae
Species
Dialommus macrocephalus

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