Patagonotothen squamiceps
Patagonotothen squamiceps (Peters, 1877)

Family:  Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae
Max. size:  5.25 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 116 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Generally found in shallow coastal habitats, often associated with rocky substrates and macroalgal assemblages (Ref. 138910). New bathymetric distribution places this specimen in bycatch hauls taken from 104-116 m which gives new information on a substantial extension of the known bathymetric range of the species (Ref. 168910).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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