Latin name

Gosztonyia antarctica

Identification

Gosztonyia antarctica have an elongated anguilliform body. The head is broad and large, with the lips protruding forward. There is no swim bladder.

Features of fish fins

The dorsal and anal fins are long and completely fused with the small undivided caudal fin. The pectoral fins are usually large.

Fish colouring

The colouring of these fish is pale. The dorsal part is grey-brown.

Distribution

Gosztonyia antarctica is only known from the Bellingshausen Antarctic Sea.

Habitat

Marine benthic fishes. Found at a depth of 615m.

Size

A total of four specimens were caught, each 25 to 30 cm long.

Behavior

Gosztonyia antarctica live directly on the bottom, preferring soft muddy bottoms where they can burrow and bury their eggs. 

Food and feeding habits

Gosztonyia antarctica feeds on benthos and bottom-dwelling fish. 

Reproduction

Fish eggs are bottom feeding, large, few in number. There is no further information on reproduction.

Fishing

Gosztonyia antarctica has a minor commercial interest in fisheries.

Relationship with a person

Harmless.