Antarctic Jonasfish

Notolepis coatsi

Antarctic Jonasfish

This slender Antarctic fish feeds almost entirely on krill, swarms of which it follows through the water column. It ranges from the surface down to more than two thousand metres and grows to a modest thirty eight centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Paralepididae › Notolepis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234695.

FAQ

How deep does the Antarctic Jonasfish live?
The Antarctic Jonasfish (Notolepis coatsi) is typically found at 0–2000 m.
Is the Antarctic Jonasfish dangerous to divers?
The Antarctic Jonasfish is harmless to divers.
How big does the Antarctic Jonasfish get?
The Antarctic Jonasfish grows to about 38 cm.