Gosztonyia antarctica Matallanas, 2009

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  30 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 615 m
Distribution:  Antarctica: Bellingshausen Sea.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the following characters: branchiostegal rays 7; interdigitating ceratohyal-epihyal articulation; reduced palatal arch , posterior hyomandibular ramus longer than anterior, narrow cranium; no supratemporal commisure and occipital pores (Ref. 79065).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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