Notothenia microlepidota
Notothenia microlepidota Hutton, 1875
Black cod


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Family:  Nototheniidae (Cod icefishes), subfamily: Nototheniinae
Max. size:  70 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Macquarie Island.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-28; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-24
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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