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Agonopsis chiloensis (Jenyns, 1840) Snailfish |
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photo by
Svensen, E. |
| Family: | Agonidae (Poachers), subfamily: Agoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Chile. Southwest Atlantic: Patagonia, Argentina. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Posterior margin of caudal fin somewhat round (Ref. 27363). Body dark brown dorsally and paler ventrally, five distinct cross-bars on back, with less distinct dark markings on sides and nape (Ref. 27363). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||