Yellowbelly Rockcod
Notothenia neglecta
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–95 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
An Antarctic rockcod that feeds on crustaceans and small fishes, it spawns just once a year in cold southern water. Young fish keep to the top ten metres and may drift in open water, while adults settle deeper, down to about 95 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Nototheniidae › Notothenia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234740.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowbelly Rockcod live?
- The Yellowbelly Rockcod (Notothenia neglecta) is typically found at 1–95 m.
- Is the Yellowbelly Rockcod dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowbelly Rockcod is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowbelly Rockcod get?
- The Yellowbelly Rockcod grows to about 45 cm.