Dusky Rockcod
Trematomus newnesi
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 0–400 m
- Max size: 24.5 cm
- For divers: safe
An Antarctic fish at home in near freezing water, the dusky rockcod often feeds upside down at the underside of pack ice, picking off amphipods and tiny krill. It hangs in the water column as readily as it rests on the bottom, ranging from the intertidal zone down to about four hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Nototheniidae › Trematomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234628.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dusky Rockcod live?
- The Dusky Rockcod (Trematomus newnesi) is typically found at 0–400 m.
- Is the Dusky Rockcod dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Rockcod is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dusky Rockcod get?
- The Dusky Rockcod grows to about 24.5 cm.