Hawk Poacher
Podothecus sturioides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–432 m
- Max size: 29 cm
- For divers: safe
An armoured fish cased in bony plates, the hawk poacher creeps over the continental shelf and moves to deeper water to spend the winter. It pokes through soft bottoms for small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Agonidae › Podothecus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279435.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawk Poacher live?
- The Hawk Poacher (Podothecus sturioides) is typically found at 8–432 m.
- Is the Hawk Poacher dangerous to divers?
- The Hawk Poacher is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawk Poacher get?
- The Hawk Poacher grows to about 29 cm.