Letholycus Magellanicus
📖 Overview
Letholycus Magellanicus (Letholycus magellanicus), first described by Anderson, 1988 is a medium-sized fish in the family Zoarcidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 580 to 900 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Letholycus Magellanicus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Letholycus Magellanicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 580 - 900 m . Deep-water Southwest Atlantic: Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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