Warty poacher

📖 Overview

Warty poacher (Chesnonia verrucosa) 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 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 18 and 425 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12; Vertebrae: 35 - 37. Dorsal fins touching or nearly so; caudal rounded; anal long based and rather low; pectorals broad, lower 4 to 6 rays thickened and not joined by membrane as far as their ends; pelvic fins reduced (in males, long pelvic fins reaching as far as the origin of the anal fin) . Dark gray or brown on upper surface, paler beneath, the line of demarcation very clear on head; some individuals with 6 or more dark saddle-shaped markings over back and extending on sides; dorsal fins with dark bands following free margins on fins; longitudinal dark coloring follows rays of caudal fin, especially at distal ends; rows of dark spots on rays of pectorals, and a bright orange spot in its center; dark spots on eyeballs more abundant on upper part .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Warty poacher is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Warty poacher is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Warty poacher is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 425 m . Temperate Northeast Pacific: Bristol Bay, Alaska to Unimak Island in the Aleutian chain and Point Montara, California, USA (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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