Yellowfin notie (Lepidonotothen nudifrons)

Scientific name: Lepidonotothen nudifrons L?nnberg, 1905

The Yellowfin notie (Lepidonotothen nudifrons) is a marine fish of the family Nototheniidae. Native range: Southern Ocean, Scotia Arc, South Georgia, South Shetlands, South Orkneys, South Sandwich.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 36-40; Anal soft rays: 33 - 36. Body yellowish-red, whitish ground color above and on sides silvery white below. Irregular blackish spots and blotches.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lepidonotothen nudifrons
Family
Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
19.5
Depth range
3–400 m (10–1312 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 400 m
Climate
Polar
Distribution
Southern Ocean: Scotia Arc, South Georgia, South Shetlands, South Orkneys, South Sandwich.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=500; assuming tm

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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