The Kelp poacher (Agonomalus mozinoi) is a saltwater fish of the family Agonidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The kelp poacher is a small poacher (Agonidae) from the northeast Pacific, off the west coast of North America. The species grows to about 9 cm and has a bony-plated, red-brown body with skin flaps and an upturned snout, an excellent camouflage among algae. As a bottom-dweller it lives among kelp and rocks of shallow coastal water and snaps at small crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Kelp poacher?
The Kelp poacher has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Kelp poacher live?
The Kelp poacher lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Kelp poacher get?
The Kelp poacher grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Kelp poacher dangerous to humans?
No, the Kelp poacher is harmless to humans.
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