| Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Trematominae |
| 17.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 429 m |
| Southern Ocean: Ross Sea, Davis Sea, Wilhelm II Coast, north of Edward VII and west coast of Antarctic Peninsula. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 4-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-32; Anal soft rays: 26-30. In life yellowish brown, iridescent blue dorsally; some specimens with patches of coral pink near the head (Ref. 5179). Six dark spots on back below the dorsal fins (Ref. 11892). |
| A cryopelagic species associated with the underside of ice. Feeds on copepods and euphausiids. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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