Blackfin poacher
📖 Overview
Blackfin poacher (Bathyagonus nigripinnis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Agonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 18 and 1290 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Caudal rounded; lower 4 or 5 rays of pectorals thicker but membrane reaching nearly to ends; pelvic fins reduced . Light brown on dorsal surface, dusky light brown on ventral surface; dark blue on ventral surface of head; all fins very dark .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin poacher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackfin poacher is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackfin poacher is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 1290 m , usually 400 - 700 m . Boreal; 1°C - 4°C ; 62°N - 34°N, 157°E - 120°W North Pacific: Komandorski Island and Avachin Bay, Russia through the Aleutian chain to north of St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blackfin poacher |
| 🌍CES | broník temnoploutvý |
| 🇫🇷French | astérothèque à nageoires noires |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sokotokubire · ソコトクビレ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Черноперая глубоководная лисичка |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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