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Acanthodraco dewitti

Acanthodraco dewitti

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Kedalaman
?-255m

Overview

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.

Jenis Air
Saltwater
Kedalaman
?-255m

Taxonomy

Ordo Perciformes/Notothenioidei
Famili Bathydraconidae
Spesies Acanthodraco dewitti

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Chinese (Simplified) 棘龍鰧

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Where is Acanthodraco dewitti found?
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.
What family does Acanthodraco dewitti belong to?
Acanthodraco dewitti (Acanthodraco dewitti) belongs to the family Bathydraconidae in the order Perciformes/Notothenioidei.

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