Family: |
Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae |
Max. size: |
45 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 95 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: coast of the Antarctic continent, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, South Shetland, South Orkney Islands and Peter I Island. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 37-40; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 27-32. Caudal fin subtruncate or slightly rounded, emarginate in young. Coloration more spectacular compared to other nototheniids. Juveniles with a black blotch on distal end of pectoral fin. |
Biology: |
Juveniles found in 1-10 m depth and possibly having a pelagic habit, adults in deeper water (Ref. 11892). Adults feed on crustaceans and fishes (Ref. 11892). Spawn once a year (Ref. 57661). Some information needs to be transferred from N. coriiceps to this species (RF). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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