Starsnout Poacher [Agonopsis vulsa]
Description
The Starsnout Poacher is a species of fish in the family Agonidae, found in the North Pacific. It generally inhabits soft, muddy, or sandy bottoms and often buries itself in sediment. This species has a long snout with a barbel at the tip. It is typically a dark, mottled brown, and can reach up to 25 cm in length. The Starsnout Poacher is known for its defensive behavior, using sharp spines on its gill covers to ward off potential predators.
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 |
Starsnout Poacher
Bothragonus
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