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Notolepis coatsi Dollo, 1908 Antarctic jonasfish |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Paralepididae (Barracudinas) | |||
| Max. size: | 38 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 84.3 g | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Probably circumglobal in Antarctic pelagic waters. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs vertically from surface (holotype) to more than 2, 000 m. Appears to feed exclusively on krill as no other prey items were found in the stomachs. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||