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The Painted notie (Nototheniops larseni) is a saltwater fish of the family Nototheniidae that grows up to 24 cm.
Southern Ocean around Antarctica and sub-Antarctic islands; continental shelf.
Description
The painted notothen is a small notothenioid fish of the family Nototheniidae from the cold waters of the Southern Ocean around Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands. The species grows to about 24 cm and has a stocky, mottled body. It lives on and above the bottom of the continental shelf. As a bottom and midwater searcher it feeds mainly on krill, hyperiid amphipods and mysids. Spawning occurs in the southern winter. Like other icefishes it is adapted to the ice-cold water. The species is an important prey fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Painted notie?
The Painted notie has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Cold-water notothenioid of the Southern Ocean; feeds mainly on krill and amphipods.
Where does the Painted notie live?
The Painted notie lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southern Ocean around Antarctica and sub-Antarctic islands; continental shelf.
How big does the Painted notie get?
The Painted notie grows to a maximum of about 24 cm.
Is the Painted notie dangerous to humans?
No, the Painted notie is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Painted notie edible?
The Painted notie is rarely eaten.
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