Antarctic Escolar
Paradiplospinus antarcticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2830 m
- Max size: 52 cm
- For divers: safe
A slim, fast swimming fish of cold Antarctic waters, it ranges from the surface down toward great depth, the young drifting far deeper than the adults. It feeds on krill, squid and small fishes, especially the lanternfishes that fill the midwater dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Gempylidae › Paradiplospinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234697.
FAQ
- How deep does the Antarctic Escolar live?
- The Antarctic Escolar (Paradiplospinus antarcticus) is typically found at 0–2830 m.
- Is the Antarctic Escolar dangerous to divers?
- The Antarctic Escolar is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Antarctic Escolar get?
- The Antarctic Escolar grows to about 52 cm.