Kelp Poacher
Agonomalus mozinoi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–11 m
- Max size: 8.9 cm
- For divers: safe
An armoured little poacher of shallow rocky ground, it crawls and climbs over rock faces using its broad pectoral fins. Sponges and seaweed settle on its rough body and dress it so well that it all but vanishes against the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Agonidae › Agonomalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279517.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kelp Poacher live?
- The Kelp Poacher (Agonomalus mozinoi) is typically found at 1–11 m.
- Is the Kelp Poacher dangerous to divers?
- The Kelp Poacher is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kelp Poacher get?
- The Kelp Poacher grows to about 8.9 cm.