Family: |
Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 150 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands, Crozet and Prince Edward. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-29; Anal soft rays: 27-27. Back with transverse bars, break up into spots on the sides of the body. Pectorals with series of small dark spots on the rays, often with a blackish spot on the upper part of pectoral base (Ref. 11892). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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