Family: |
Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae |
Max. size: |
19.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 400 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: Scotia Arc, South Georgia, South Shetlands, South Orkneys, South Sandwich. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 36-40; Anal soft rays: 33-36. Body yellowish-red, whitish ground color above and on sides silvery white below. Irregular blackish spots and blotches (Ref. 11892). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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