Patagonotothen Shagensis
📖 Overview
Patagonotothen Shagensis (Patagonotothen shagensis), first described by Balushkin & Permitin, 1982 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nototheniidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 140 to 250 metres. It occurs in Polar waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 35 - 37; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 33 - 35. Body grayish and with seven or eight transverse stripes, becoming upper and lower alternating spots posteriorly. Upper part of head dark. Two or three dark stripes on cheeks. Fins yellow to lemon yellow, becoming lighter towards tips. Caudal fin rounded .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Patagonotothen Shagensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 140 - 250 m . Polar South Georgia Province.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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