Southern Spearnose Poacher
NameSouthern Spearnose Poacher
Scientific NameAgonopsis sterletus
Common NamesSouthern Spearnose Poacher
FamilyAgonidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, Southern California, Baja California
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther small, peaceful temperate marine fish, Temperate gobies, Temperate blennies
Description
The Southern Spearnose Poacher is a small, cryptic marine fish found in the temperate waters of the Eastern Pacific. It possesses an elongated body covered in bony plates and a distinctive spearnose snout, which aids in camouflaging itself on sandy or gravelly substrates. This ambush predator primarily feeds on small benthic invertebrates.
