| Family: |
Artedidraconidae (Barbled plunderfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); 16.7 cm TL (female); max.weight: 38.0 g; max.weight: 58.1 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 82 - 801 m |
| Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: East Antarctica (Ross Sea, South Victoria Land, Weddell Sea). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on the sublittoral and continental shelf. Feeds mainly on gammaridean amphipods, with substantial amounts of errant polychaetes. Isopods were a minor food item. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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