Patagonotothen guntheri (Norman, 1937)
Yellowfin notothen
Patagonotothen guntheri
photo by 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


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