Atlantic poacher
📖 Overview
Inhabits muddy bottoms at temperatures of 4.4 to -1.7 °C . Benthic, possibly bathypelagic . Feeds on pelagic and benthic crustaceans and polychaetes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic poacher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Atlantic poacher is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Atlantic poacher is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 930 m , usually 75 - 230 m . Polar; 83°N - 43°N, 117°W - 36°E Northwest Atlantic and Northwest Pacific: Grand Bank and Gulf of St.
🌿 Ecology
pelagic and benthic crustaceans and polychaetes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agonus decagonus | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Aspidophorus malarmoides | Eudes-Deslongchamps | 1853 | Synonym |
| Aspidophorus spinosissimus | Krøyer | 1845 | Synonym |
| Leptagonus decagonus pacificus | Schmidt | 1950 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 44 records indexed .
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