Spotbelly Plunderfish
Pogonophryne maculiventrata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 360 m
- For divers: safe
A barbeled plunderfish of the cold Antarctic bottom, the spotbelly plunderfish lives in deep water down to around 360 metres. The known female carried developing eggs in her ovaries, a rare glimpse into the breeding of these poorly studied polar fishes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Harpagiferidae › Pogonophryne
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1384857.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotbelly Plunderfish live?
- The Spotbelly Plunderfish (Pogonophryne maculiventrata) is typically found at to 360 m.
- Is the Spotbelly Plunderfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotbelly Plunderfish is harmless to divers.