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Synonym: Neosebastes scabriceps (Whitley, 1935)
Maxillicosta scabriceps is commonly referred to as Little Gurnard Perch, Little Scorpionfish. Difficulty in the aquarium: There are no reports available yet that this animal has already been kept in captivity successfully. Toxicity: Toxic.
Dr. Julian K. Finn / Museum Victoria, Australien
Courtesy of the author Dr. Julian K. Finn / Museum Victoria, Australien . Please visit portphillipmarinelife.net.au for more information.
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Maxillicosta scabriceps is (very) poisonous and the poison can kill you under circumstances!!!
If you want to keep Maxillicosta scabriceps, inform yourself about the poison and its effects before buying. Keep a note with the telephone number of the poison emergency call and all necessary information about the animal next to your aquarium so that you can be helped quickly in an emergency.
The telephone numbers of the poison emergency call can be found here:
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Overview Europe: European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists
This message appears for poisonous, very poisonous and also animals whose poison can kill you immediately. Every human reacts differently to poisons. Please therefore weigh the risk for yourself AND your environment very carefully, and never act lightly!
