The Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), also known as Chilean sea bass and mero, [2] is a species of notothen found in cold waters (1–4 °C or 34–39 °F) between depths of 45 and 3,850 m …

It is the largest fish in the Southern Ocean, feeding on shrimp and smaller fish, and preyed on by whales, orcas, and seals. It is caught for food and marketed as Chilean sea bass together with its …

Find out more about toothfish, a deep-sea fish with white, flaky, moist flesh. Find out which toothfish are sustainable and where to buy sustainable toothfish.

Adult Patagonian toothfish reach lengths of up to 7.5 feet (more than 2 m) and weights of 220 pounds (100 kg). These large adults live near the bottom of the sea, in very deep water (over 12,000 …

Antarctic toothfish, commercially sold as Chilean seabass, are the largest fish of the Southern Ocean, which, as a top fish predator, makes them a critical link in the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem.

Toothfish refers specifically to two species: the Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) and the Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni). Both thrive in icy waters, but they exhibit distinct habitat …

The Patagonian toothfish, (Dissostichus eleginoides), and Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) are deep sea species found throughout large areas of the sub-Antarctic and Antarctic oceans.

Deep in the icy waters of the Southern Ocean, this enigmatic fish plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, as well as on dinner plates around the world. In this article, we will dive deep into the life of the …

Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) is a deep-sea, demersal species found in the cold, temperate waters of the Southern Oceans. Young, immature fish are found in shallower waters but …

Toothfish, named for the sharp teeth on their upper jaw, belong to the genus Dissostichus in the Family Nototheniidae (Antarctic cods) that are endemic to the southern hemisphere and dominate Antarctic …