Dadyanos Insignis (Dadyanos insignis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
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Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 40 m . Temperate Southwest Atlantic: Puerto Deseado, Argentina, south to Tierra del Fuego.
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Viruela-listrada |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Неприметный дадианос |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Viuda manchada |
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platea insignis | Steindachner | 1898 | Synonym |
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