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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Longsnout poacher

Brachyopsis segaliensis Tilesius, 1809
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–110 m
Climate
Polar
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Longsnout poacher (Brachyopsis segaliensis) 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 30 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 110 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Brachyopsis segaliensis
Authority
Tilesius, 1809
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Max Length
30 cm
Depth Range
0–110 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Longsnout poacher is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longsnout poacher is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longsnout poacher is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Longsnout poacher is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 110 m . Polar Northwest Pacific: southern Okhotsk Sea to northern Japan Sea and Pacific coast of northern Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Tilesius, 1809

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Longsnout poacher
🌍CES broník japonský
🇯🇵Japanese Shichirouuo · シチロウウオ
🇷🇺Russian Длиннорылая (сахалинская) лисичка · Лисичка сахалинская

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Agonus laevigatus Tilesius 1813 Synonym
Agonus rostratus Tilesius 1813 Synonym
Agonus segaliensis Tilesius 1809 Synonym
Brachyopsis rostratua Tilesius 1813 Synonym
Brachyopsis rostratus Tilesius 1813 Synonym
Phalangistes fusiformis Tilesius 1814 Synonym

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