Blacktip Poacher
NameBlacktip Poacher
Scientific NameXeneretmus latifrons
Common NamesBlacktip Poacher, Blacktip Searobin
FamilyAgonidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, Alaska, Baja California
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)9
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)39-50
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-specific tank recommended, Other cold-water marine fish too large to be prey, Cold-water marine invertebrates too large to be prey
Description
The Blacktip Poacher (*Xeneretmus latifrons*) is a unique cold-water marine fish found on sandy and muddy bottoms of the Eastern Pacific. Characterized by its elongated, armored body and a distinctive black tip on its dorsal fin, this benthic species is a specialized carnivore, preying on small invertebrates. It is rarely kept in aquariums due to its specific cold-water requirements.
