Dragon poacher
📖 Overview
Dragon poacher (Percis japonica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Agonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42 cm. It occurs at depths between 19 and 750 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 40 - 42. Snout round, without a barbel on its anterior tip; dorsum highly elevated at nape . Branchial membranes united, free from isthmus . Bony plate on body with a large sharp spine .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dragon poacher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 19 - 750 m . Deep-water North Pacific: Sea of Japan to the Sea of Okhotsk and the Bering Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | dragon poacher |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Inugochi · イヌゴチ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Японская лисичка |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agonus curillicus | Tilesius | 1813 | Synonym |
| Agonus stegophthalmus | Tilesius | 1813 | Synonym |
| Aspidophorus lisiza | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
| Aspidophorus superciliosus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Cottus japonicus | Pallas | 1769 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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