Scaly rockcod (Trematomus loennbergii) fish species and information / pictures of Scaly rockcod - Trematomus loennbergii

Scaly rockcod (Trematomus loennbergii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Trematomus loennbergii

Common Name
Scaly rockcod

Biology
Found more commonly at depths greater than 300 m. Feeds on amphipods (mainly Orchomene plebs), errant polychaetes, and in lesser amounts, fishes. Isopods and other crustaceans are probably included in the diet.

Classification

Classified By
Regan, 1913
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cod icefishes (Nototheniidae)

Distribution

Region
Southern Ocean
Distribution
Southern Ocean: coasts of Antarctic Peninsula, Queen Mary, Adelie, South Victoria Coasts, Davis, Ross and Weddell seas.
Range
61°S - 78°S

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
1191 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 0 - 1191 m (Ref. 45168), usually 65 - 832 m
Trophic Level
3.33 s.e. 0.48 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
30.0 cm
Common Length
20.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5005 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (45 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 5,900)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated