The Dragon poacher (Percis japonica) is a saltwater fish of the family Agonidae that grows up to 42 cm.
Description
The dragon poacher is a large poacher (Agonidae) from cold coastal waters of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 42 cm and has a bony-plated, red-brown body with a large, angular head set with spines and projections. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and snaps at small crustaceans, molluscs and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dragon poacher?
The Dragon poacher has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Dragon poacher live?
The Dragon poacher lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Dragon poacher get?
The Dragon poacher grows to a maximum of about 42 cm.
Is the Dragon poacher dangerous to humans?
No, the Dragon poacher is harmless to humans.
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