Agonopsis vulsa
Agonopsis vulsa (Jordan & Gilbert, 1880)
Northern spearnose poacher
photo by Bull. U.S. Bur. Fish.


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Family:  Agonidae (Poachers), subfamily: Agoninae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 163 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: southeastern Alaska to Point Loma, southern California, USA.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-14
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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