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Patagonotothen guntheri (Norman, 1937) Yellowfin notothen |
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FAO |
| Family: | Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 160 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Patagonian region of Argentina, around the Falkland Islands, and Burdwood Bank. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 35-37; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 33-35; Vertebrae: 51-53. Lateral line scales 49 (upper), 8 (lower). Caudal, pectoral and pelvic fins lemon yellow; dorsal and anal fins yellow; tips of all fins lighter (Ref. 5179). | |||
| Biology: | May be found at depths greater than 250 m in the Patagonian region (Ref. 5179). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||