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Patagonotothen tessellata (Richardson, 1845) Black southern cod |
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photo by
Lloris, D. |
| Family: | Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 311.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chilean and Argentine Patagonia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-32; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-30. Scale on lateral line 43 (upper), 8 (lower). Caudal fin subtruncate. Body brownish above and paler below, with irregular broad dark blotches on body. First dorsal fin with a black spot covering greater part of it. First dorsal and caudal fins variegated with series of small dark spots (Ref. 27363). | |||
| Biology: | Males guard the nesting sites (Ref. 57915). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||