Magellan plunderfish
📖 Overview
Mainly in shallow, inshore waters, but may be found from 40-50 m. Occurs in tide pools, under rocks and among kelp . Feed on small crustaceans and common in littoral of all sub-Antarctic islands .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Magellan plunderfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Magellan plunderfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Females guard the eggs deposited in a nest they constructed for the four month incubation period .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 50 m. Temperate; 52°S - 57°S South Atlantic and South Pacific: Straits of Magellan, south of Chile and Argentina, Patagonian Region and Staten Island.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans and common in littoral of all sub-Antarctic islands (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Magellan plunderfish · Magellanic Plunderfish · Magellanic Spiny Plunderfish |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Rogownik |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Gunari-de-Magalhães |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Двушипая антарктическая рогатка |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Diablito |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 裸南极鱼 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batrachus bispinis | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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