| Family: |
Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 160 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Patagonian region of Argentina, around the Falkland Islands, and Burdwood Bank. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 35-37; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 33-35; Vertebrae: 51-53. Lateral line scales 49 (upper), 8 (lower). Caudal, pectoral and pelvic fins lemon yellow; dorsal and anal fins yellow; tips of all fins lighter (Ref. 5179). |
| Biology: |
May be found at depths greater than 250 m in the Patagonian region (Ref. 5179). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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