Spotted Notothen
Trematomus nicolai
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–420 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
A bottom living notothen of the East Antarctic shelf, the spotted notothen ranges from shallow water down to around 420 metres and reaches about 36 centimetres. It feeds mostly on amphipods, small fishes and mollusc larvae, sometimes snatching prey from the water column.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Nototheniidae › Trematomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234644.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Notothen live?
- The Spotted Notothen (Trematomus nicolai) is typically found at 1–420 m.
- Is the Spotted Notothen dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Notothen is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Notothen get?
- The Spotted Notothen grows to about 36 cm.