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The Blackfin poacher (Bathyagonus nigripinnis) is a saltwater fish of the family Agonidae that grows up to 24 cm.
Description
The blackfin poacher is a poacher from the northern Pacific, from the Komandorski Islands off Russia through the Aleutians to northern California. The species grows to about 24 cm and has a slender body armoured with bony plates; the upper side is light brown, the underside of the head bluish and all fins conspicuously dark. As a bottom-dweller it lives on soft bottoms in cold water between about 18 and 1290 metres depth. The fish is harmless to humans and has not been evaluated by the IUCN (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackfin poacher?
The Blackfin poacher has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Bony armour; light brown with strikingly dark fins
Where does the Blackfin poacher live?
The Blackfin poacher lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North Pacific
How big does the Blackfin poacher get?
The Blackfin poacher grows to a maximum of about 24 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Blackfin poacher dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackfin poacher is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Blackfin poacher edible?
The Blackfin poacher is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Bathyagonus
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