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Is the mandarin fish poisonous?

Asked: Rex Reynolds IV, Last Updated:

The vibrant colors of this species indicate to other animals that it is dangerous to consume. To make up for the lack of protective scales, the mandarinfish's body produces an odorous, foul-tasting, toxic mucus.

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