Karin Fletcher, USA
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Agonopsis vulsa is characterized by a strong body armour - for protection against predators and aggressive conspecifics.
Due to the armor, however, the bullhead has limited maneuverability limited maneuverability and increased body stiffness, advantages and disadvantages
disadvantages in the animal world.
It has a very distinctive snout with moustache-like spines with forward-facing sensors at the tip.
Its fringed sensory organs on the snout guide %lat unerringly to its next meal.
Agonopsis vulsa is a nocturnal bottom fish that is a great find during a night dive.
The Northern spearnose poacher uses its excellent camouflage to hide in sandy areas near rocky reefs and remains silent when a diver approaches. still when a diver approaches.
Synonyms:
Agonopsis emmelane (Jordan & Starks, 1895) · unaccepted
Agonus vulsus Jordan & Gilbert, 1880 · unaccepted
Averruncus emmelane Jordan & Starks, 1895 · unaccepted
Podothecus vulsus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1880) · unaccepted
Stelgis vulsus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1880) · unaccepted
Xystes axinophrys Jordan & Starks, 1895 · unaccepted
