Poachers [Agonidae]
Description
Agonidae, commonly referred to as poachers, are small, bottom-dwelling fish found in cold waters, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. They have elongated bodies covered in bony plates or scales and are known for their ability to endure frigid temperatures. They feed on invertebrates and are characterized by their cryptic coloration and tendency to remain motionless, blending into the seafloor.
Genera
Arctic Alligatorfish [Aspidophoroides]
View DetailsHooknose [Bathyagonus]
View DetailsStarsnout Poacher [Bothragonus]
View DetailsShortspine Poacher [Brachyopsis]
View DetailsBigeye Poacher [Hemitripterus]
View DetailsSculpins [Hypsagonus]
View DetailsLongsnout Poacher [Occella]
View DetailsSea Poacher [Tilesina]
View DetailsUlcinj Poacher [Ulcina]
View DetailsVariegated Poacher [Xeneretmus]
View DetailsWhiskered Poacher [Zesticelus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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Statistics
- Genera 11