Parachaenichthys Georgianus
📖 Overview
Adults feed on fishes and mysids, Crangon antarcticus and Chorismus antarcticus . Spawning from end of summer to early winter and hatching occurs throughout winter. Eggs large, 2.4-3.4 mm in diameter, bright red and benthic . Synchronous spawner . Larval pelagic phase is long .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Parachaenichthys Georgianus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parachaenichthys Georgianus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Parachaenichthys Georgianus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oocyte maturation occurs synchronously, thus, spawning is completed in a single occasion .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 270 m . Polar; 53°S - 57°S South Georgia and Sandwich Islands.
🌿 Ecology
fishes and mysids, Crangon antarcticus and Chorismus antarcticus (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇷🇺Russian | Южногеоргианский щуковидный узконос |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaenichthys georgianus | Fischer | 1885 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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