ANTARCTIC SPINY PLUNDERFISH
Harpagifer antarcticus
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Depth range: 0-5 m on rocky bottoms. Usually under rocks; rarely under algal fronds. A specialized feeder on amphipods, mainly Gondogeneia antarctica. Iteroparous and devotes a lot of time to parental care (Ref. 5191). Feed on small crustaceans and common in littoral of all sub-Antarctic islands (Ref. 42041).
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