Pygmy icefish
📖 Overview
Pygmy icefish (Channichthys irinae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Channichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 165 and 310 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pygmy icefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pygmy icefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pygmy icefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pygmy icefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 165 - 310 m . Deep-water Southern Ocean: Kerguelen Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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