| Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae |
| 28 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 311.0 g |
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benthopelagic; marine |
| Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chilean and Argentine Patagonia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-32; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-30. Scale on lateral line 43 (upper), 8 (lower). Caudal fin subtruncate. Body brownish above and paler below, with irregular broad dark blotches on body. First dorsal fin with a black spot covering greater part of it. First dorsal and caudal fins variegated with series of small dark spots (Ref. 27363). |
| Males guard the nesting sites (Ref. 57915). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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