Agonopsis chiloensis (Jenyns, 1840)

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 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).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Perciformes/Cottoidei

Family: Agonidae

Genus: Agonopsis

Species: Agonopsis chiloensis (Jenyns, 1840)

Climate Zone


  • Subtropical
  • Location


  • Southeast Pacific: Chile. Southwest Atlantic: Patagonia, Argentina.
  • Biology


    Life cycle and mating behavior

    Habitat


    demersal