Acanthodraco dewitti
Acanthodraco dewitti
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Acanthodraco dewitti is a marine fish of the family Bathydraconidae, in the order Perciformes/Notothenioidei. It has been recorded to depths of 255 m.
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An icefish from Antarctic waters with a lance-like body, large eyes, and translucent flesh. Part of the Antarctic dragonfish radiation; lacks hemoglobin; inhabits frigid sub-zero southern ocean waters.
Habitat & Distribution
Antarctic and sub-Antarctic continental shelf and slope at depths of 200-1000m. Inhabits frigid waters (around -1.8°C) over soft and rocky substrates near the Antarctic continent.
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes/Notothenioidei |
| Familia | Bathydraconidae |
| Especies | Acanthodraco dewitti |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | 棘龍鰧 |
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