| Family: |
Psychrolutidae (Fatheads) |
| Max. size: |
31.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chilean and Argentine Patagonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Pelvic fins small. Body pale brown with irregular dark blotches. Color variation recognized, from yellowish to dark brown (Ref. 27363). |
| Biology: |
Feeds mainly on benthic animals, polychaetes, small crustaceans, and mollusks (Ref. 27363). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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