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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 | |||