Pricklebreast poacher
📖 Overview
Pricklebreast poacher (Stellerina xyosterna), first described by Jordan & Gilbert, 1880 is a medium-sized fish in the family Agonidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 75 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. Caudal fin rounded. Pelvic fins reduced.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pricklebreast poacher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 75 m . Subtropical; 54°N - central Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agonus annae | Steindachner | 1880 | Synonym |
| Brachyopsis xyosternus | Jordan & Gilbert | 1880 | Synonym |
| Occella impi | Gruchy | 1970 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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