Ploughfish
Gymnodraco acuticeps
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–550 m
- Max size: 38.5 cm
- For divers: safe
An Antarctic fish living in water cold enough to freeze most blood, the ploughfish survives on natural antifreeze. It hunts small fish, eggs and worms across the sea floor and spawns in the coldest months.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Bathydraconidae › Gymnodraco
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234800.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ploughfish live?
- The Ploughfish (Gymnodraco acuticeps) is typically found at 0–550 m.
- Is the Ploughfish dangerous to divers?
- The Ploughfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ploughfish get?
- The Ploughfish grows to about 38.5 cm.