Agonopsis chiloensis (Jenyns, 1840)
Snailfish
Agonopsis chiloensis
photo by Svensen, E.

Family:  Agonidae (Poachers), subfamily: Agoninae
Max. size:  12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 400 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Chile. Southwest Atlantic: Patagonia, Argentina.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Posterior margin of caudal fin somewhat round (Ref. 27363). Body dark brown dorsally and paler ventrally, five distinct cross-bars on back, with less distinct dark markings on sides and nape (Ref. 27363).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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