Striped Rockcod
Trematomus hansoni
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 6–549 m
- Max size: 45.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A cold water cod icefish of Antarctic seas, the striped rockcod ranges from shallow water down past five hundred metres and feeds on small fish, krill, worms and a range of small crustaceans. Mature fish spawn just once a year. It grows to about forty six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Nototheniidae › Trematomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234772.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Rockcod live?
- The Striped Rockcod (Trematomus hansoni) is typically found at 6–549 m.
- Is the Striped Rockcod dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Rockcod is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Rockcod get?
- The Striped Rockcod grows to about 45.5 cm.