AnAge entry for Dissostichus eleginoides

Classification (HAGRID: 00029)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Actinopterygii (Taxon entry)
            Order: Perciformes
                Family: Nototheniidae
                    Genus: Dissostichus
Species
Dissostichus eleginoides
Common name
Patagonian toothfish

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
50 years
Source
ref. 1456
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

These deep-sea fish are thought to live more than 50 years. Juvenile specimens live in shallow waters, moving into deeper waters as they age [1456].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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