Family: |
Agonidae (Poachers), subfamily: Anoplagoninae |
Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 695 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Atlantic: western Greenland and Labrador in Canada to Cape Cod in Massachusetts, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs primarily in the lower sections of the shelf all year (depths of 80-200 m) (Ref. 41410). Inhabits sand and mud bottoms, with temperature range of -1.07 to 2.52°C (Ref. 5951). Feeds on crustaceans and bottom fauna (Ref. 58426). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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