Southern spearnose poacher
📖 Overview
Southern spearnose poacher (Agonopsis sterletus), first described by Gilbert, 1898 is a medium-sized fish in the family Agonidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 42 to 91 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Southern spearnose poacher is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern spearnose poacher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 42 - 91 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: San Simeon in central California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | southern spearnose poacher |
| 🌍CES | broník ostronosý |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | bandido narigón |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averruncus sterletus | Gilbert | 1898 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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