Author: Regan, 1914
FBname: Spiny icefish
Comments: Common in shallower waters of the continental shelf, especially on banks less than 250 m deep in areas where local upwelling increase food supply (Ref. 6390).  Postlarvae and pelagic juveniles are also found in the upper 100 m (Ref. 5200).  Food consists of fishes and krill.  Spawn in winter (Ref. 6390).  Larval pelagic phase is long (Ref. 28915).  Prey to penguins and seals (Ref. 6390).  Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 5200).