Ebinania macquariensis Nelson, 1982
Macquarie blobfish
Ebinania macquariensis
photo by MNHN

Family:  Psychrolutidae (Fatheads)
Max. size:  12.01 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 494 - 714 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Southern Ocean: Macquarie Island, Kerguelen Plateau.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental shelf. Benthic (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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