Bathydraco joannae DeWitt, 1985
photo by FAO

Family:  Bathydraconidae (Antarctic dragonfishes), subfamily: Bathydraconinae
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 600 - 1800 m
Distribution:  Southern Ocean: upper slopes of the Scotia Sea islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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