Banded Sunfish

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Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish, a reference photo
Photo: Noel Burkhead · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

The banded sunfish (Enneacanthus obesus) is a freshwater fish of the family, Centrarchidae. They can grow to 2–3 inches long. They are native to North America.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Banded Sunfish 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
Centrarchiformes
Family
Centrarchidae
Species
Enneacanthus obesus

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