Bigeye Poacher [Hemitripterus]
Description
Hemitripterus is a genus comprising the bigeye poachers, belonging to the family Agonidae. These marine fish are known for their large eyes, which enhance their vision in the dimly lit environments of the North Pacific Ocean. Their bodies are protected by bony plates, and they primarily feed on small fish and invertebrates.
Species
Bigeye poacher [Bathylychnops exilis]
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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Family |
Poachers
Agonidae
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Statistics
- Species 1