Dadyanos insignis (Steindachner, 1898) |
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Gosztonyi, A.E. |
Family: | Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae | |||
Max. size: | 22.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Puerto Deseado, Argentina, south to Tierra del Fuego. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits the intertidal zone, where it spawns, to the inner shelf. It may occur deeper than 40 m (Ref. 11954). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |