Shortspine Poacher [Brachyopsis verrucosus]
Description
The Shortspine Poacher is a marine species endemic to the northwestern Pacific Ocean, particularly in the seas near Japan and Korea. Its most distinguishing feature is its short and stout body, which is covered in small, coarse, and prickly scales. This species is benthic, meaning it resides in the lowermost regions of the water body. Its diet mainly consists of small invertebrates that inhabit the sea floor.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Shortspine Poacher
Brachyopsis
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