Blackfin icefish
Chaenocephalus aceratus
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Saltwater
Overview
Blackfin icefish (Chaenocephalus aceratus) is a marine fish of the family Channichthyidae, in the order Perciformes/Notothenioidei. Maximum recorded length is 72 cm, with a maximum published weight of 3.7 kg. Its recorded depth range is 5–770 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 72,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 3,7 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 5-770m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
5-770m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Perciformes/Notothenioidei |
| Famille | Channichthyidae |
| Espèces | Chaenocephalus aceratus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Blackfin icefish get?
Blackfin icefish can grow up to 72.0 cm long and weigh 3.7 kg.
What family does Blackfin icefish belong to?
Blackfin icefish (Chaenocephalus aceratus) belongs to the family Channichthyidae in the order Perciformes/Notothenioidei.
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