The Warty poacher (Chesnonia verrucosa) is a saltwater fish of the family Agonidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The warty poacher is a poacher (Agonidae) from cold, deeper coastal waters of the northern Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a slender body entirely armoured with bony, warty plates, a pointed head and skin flaps. As a sluggish bottom-dweller it crawls over sand and mud bottoms and picks small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Warty poacher?
The Warty poacher has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Warty poacher live?
The Warty poacher lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Warty poacher get?
The Warty poacher grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Warty poacher dangerous to humans?
No, the Warty poacher is harmless to humans.
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