Shortspine Poacher [Brachyopsis]
Description
Brachyopsis, a genus in the family Agonidae, includes the shortspine poachers. These fish are characterized by their short, stout spines and heavily armored bodies. They are found in the Northern Pacific Ocean, typically residing on or near the seabed and feeding on bottom-dwelling invertebrates.
Species
Shortspine Poacher [Brachyopsis verrucosus]
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