Patagonian Toothfish
Dissostichus eleginoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2144 m
- Max size: 2.2 m
- For divers: safe
A heavyweight of the cold Southern Ocean, it can reach more than two metres and live for decades. Young fish stay shallow, then settle to the bottom and move ever deeper with age, with adults dropping below 1,000 metres. It is heavily fished and sold under the name Chilean sea bass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Nototheniidae › Dissostichus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234700.
FAQ
- How deep does the Patagonian Toothfish live?
- The Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) is typically found at 0–2144 m.
- Is the Patagonian Toothfish dangerous to divers?
- The Patagonian Toothfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Patagonian Toothfish get?
- The Patagonian Toothfish grows to about 2.2 m.