Hooknose [Bathyagonus]

Description

Bathyagonus is a genus within the Agonidae family, distinguished by their deep-sea habitat and unique morphological features such as a pronounced hook-like snout. These fish are adapted to life in the dark depths of the ocean, with species found across the North Pacific. Their benthic lifestyle involves feeding on small invertebrates found on the ocean floor.

Species
Blacktip hooknose [Agnosia melanops]
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Shortjaw hooknose [Agnosia brevirostris]
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Armless hooknose [Agnosia armata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Poachers
Agonidae
Statistics
  • Species 3