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Chionobathyscus

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Chionobathyscus
Scientific classification
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Genus:
Chionobathyscus

Species:
C. dewitti
Binomial name
Chionobathyscus dewitti

Chionobathyscus dewitti, is a species of crocodile icefish native to the Southern Ocean, where it occurs at depths of 500 to 2,000 metres (1,600 to 6,600 ft). The species, which grows to a length of 60 centimetres (24 in) TL, is the only known member of its genus.[1]

References

  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Chionobathyscus dewitti". FishBase. February 2013 version.