South Georgian Plunderfish
Artedidraco mirus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–320 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A small bottom dweller of the Antarctic shelf, this plunderfish lives mostly shallower than 200 metres and grows no longer than your hand. It feeds chiefly on mysid shrimps, picking up worms, small crustaceans and the occasional isopod alongside. Like its relatives it carries a single barbel under the chin.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Harpagiferidae › Artedidraco
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234734.
FAQ
- How deep does the South Georgian Plunderfish live?
- The South Georgian Plunderfish (Artedidraco mirus) is typically found at 18–320 m.
- Is the South Georgian Plunderfish dangerous to divers?
- The South Georgian Plunderfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the South Georgian Plunderfish get?
- The South Georgian Plunderfish grows to about 12.5 cm.