Patagonotothen cornucola (Richardson, 1844)
Patagonotothen cornucola
photo by Lloris, D.

Family:  Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 27-31. Opercles scaled only on the upper part of the operculum and the upper surface of the head naked; upper lateral line with 33-42 tubular scales; 2-23 scales in the middle lateral line; caudal peduncle much deeper than long; dorsal surface of head without prominent ridges; pectorals as long as or a little longer than pelvic fins; dark brown with some spots and stripes (Ref. 37311).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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