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: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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