Deep Sea Creature Collection

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Centroberyx affinis, Redfish, inside underwater Date:

Mackerel icefish, Champsocephalus gunnari, swimming under ice. Unlike other vertebrates
Antarctic butterfish or Bluenose warehou, Hyperoglyphe antarctica. They can grow to 1.4 m in length Date: 22-Nov-19

Ocellated icefish, Chionodraco rastrospinosus, resting on seabed under ice
Mackerel icefish, Champsocephalus gunnari, with mouth open. Unlike other vertebrates, fish of the An Date: 16-Nov-19

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Etelis coruscans, Deepwater longtail red snapper, Date:

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Neocyttus helgae, False boarfish, swimming. Deep Date:

Barbled plunderfish, Artedidraco shackletoni. The Artedidraconidae, are endemic to the continental shelf of
European brook lamprey, Lampetra planeri, mouth detail. They live in clear, well-oxygenated brooks. Date: 25-Dec-14

Sharp-spined notothenia, Trematomus pennellii. He lives between 0 and 700 m deep
Eastern mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki. Mature female eating mosquito larvae at surface. Introduce Date: 26-Nov-19

Antarctic butterfish or Bluenose warehou, Hyperoglyphe antarctica. They can grow to 1
European river lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis. Mouth detail. Is found in coastal waters around almost Date: 15-Dec-18

Acanthodraco dewitti. Is a species of Antarctic dragonfish native to the Southern Ocean including the Ross Sea
Common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Widespread freshwater fish of eutrophic waters in lakes and large rive Date: 14-Nov-15

Bald notothen or bald rockcod, Pagothenia borchgrevinki, swimming close to surface
American eel, Anguilla rostrata. Occurs in streams, rivers, muddy or silt-bottomed lakes usually in Date: 24-Nov-19

Jonah's icefish, Neopagetopsis ionah, swimming under ice. Unlike other vertebrates
European eel, Anguilla anguilla. Inhabits all types of habitats from streams to shores of large rive Date: 21-Nov-19

Ploughfish, Gymnodraco acuticeps. Is a species of Antarctic dragonfish found at depths of from 0 to 550 m (0 to 1)
Bald notothen or bald rockcod, Pagothenia borchgrevinki, under surface ice. Is often found along the Date: 21-Nov-19

Crocodile icefish, Pagetopsis maculatus, eating Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba)
Mackerel icefish, Champsocephalus gunnari, swimming under ice. Unlike other vertebrates, fish of the Date: 17-Nov-19

Gulper shark, Centrophorus granulosus, swimming close to sea bottom. A common deepwater dogfish of the outer
Ploughfish, Gymnodraco acuticeps. Is a species of Antarctic dragonfish found at depths of from 0 to Date: 16-Nov-19

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Antarctic toothfish, Dissostichus mawsoni, swimming under ice. It's the largest midwater fish in the Date: 14-Nov-19

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Antarctic toothfish, Dissostichus mawsoni. It's the largest midwater fish in the Southern Ocean, it Date: 14-Nov-19

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Centroberyx affinis, Redfish, swimming. Occur Date:

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Neocyttus helgae, False boarfish, swimming close Date:

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Deep Sea Creatures: A Glimpse into the Antarctic Icefish Family" Diving into the depths of the Southern Ocean, we encounter a mesmerizing array of deep sea creatures that defy conventional norms. Picture No. 12479745 reveals the graceful Mackerel icefish, Champsocephalus gunnari, effortlessly swimming under a blanket of ice. What sets these fish apart is their unique adaptation – unlike other vertebrates, they do not rely on haemoglobin to transport oxygen but have evolved alternative mechanisms. In Picture No. 12479746, we are introduced to the Blackfin icefish, Chaenocephalus aceratus, gliding through icy waters with remarkable elegance. These members of the Antarctic icefish family possess an extraordinary ability to survive without haemoglobin as well. Moving closer to the seabed in Picture No. 12479743, we discover the Ocellated icefish, Chionodraco rastrospinosus resting peacefully beneath layers of frozen terrain. Their reliance on unconventional oxygen transportation methods showcases nature's ingenuity and adaptability. Venturing further into this mysterious realm brings us face-to-face with captivating species like Barbled plunderfish (Artedidraco shackletoni) from Ross Sea and Sharp-spined notothenia (Trematomus pennellii). The former thrives along continental shelves while foraging for prey such as copepods and krill; whereas adults of Trematomus pennellii reside between depths ranging from 0 to 700 meters and sustain themselves primarily on errant polychaetes. The Antarctic butterfish or Bluenose warehou (Hyperoglyphe antarctica) takes center stage with its impressive size potential – reaching lengths up to 4 meters and weighing over 50 kilograms.