Longnose Poacher (Sarritor leptorhynchus)

Also known as Alligatorfish, Crocodilefish, Hooknose, Poacher Fish, Rockhead, Starsnout, Sturgeon Poacher

Description

Also known as Alligatorfish, Crocodilefish, Hooknose, Poacher Fish, Rockhead, Starsnout, Sturgeon Poacher.

Found in very deep, cold waters, of the ocean.
They feed on benthic crustaceans, invertebrates, and worms.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 20-460m
Widespread North Pacific

A deepwater fish sometimes caught in trawling nets. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/4171

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