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Psychrolutes marmoratus (Gill, 1889) |
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photo by
Reyes, P. |
| Family: | Psychrolutidae (Fatheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 31.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chilean and Argentine Patagonia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Pelvic fins small. Body pale brown with irregular dark blotches. Color variation recognized, from yellowish to dark brown (Ref. 27363). | |||
| Biology: | Feeds mainly on benthic animals, polychaetes, small crustaceans, and mollusks (Ref. 27363). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||