Bathydraco scotiae Dollo, 1906
Bathydraco scotiae
photo by FAO

Family:  Bathydraconidae (Antarctic dragonfishes), subfamily: Bathydraconinae
Max. size:  17 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 2580 m
Distribution:  Southern Ocean: Antarctic continental slope and slopes of the South Orkney and South Sandwich islands. Probably circum-Antarctic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range: 2,100-2,950 m.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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