Snail-Fin Poacher

Podothecus sachi

Snail-Fin Poacher

An armoured fish of muddy sea floors, the poacher is cased in bony plates along its body. It lives on soft bottoms down to about a hundred and fifty metres, feeding on small crustaceans and marine worms.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Agonidae › Podothecus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279434.

FAQ

How deep does the Snail-Fin Poacher live?
The Snail-Fin Poacher (Podothecus sachi) is typically found at 20–269 m.
Is the Snail-Fin Poacher dangerous to divers?
The Snail-Fin Poacher is harmless to divers.
How big does the Snail-Fin Poacher get?
The Snail-Fin Poacher grows to about 50 cm.