Blackfin Icefish
NameBlackfin Icefish
Scientific NameChaenocephalus aceratus
Common NamesBlackfin Icefish, Icefish
FamilyChannichthyidae
OriginSouthern Ocean, Antarctica
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)30-36
pH Range7.8-8.4
Description
The Blackfin Icefish (Chaenocephalus aceratus) is a unique Antarctic marine fish known for its translucent body and lack of hemoglobin, giving it "white blood." It thrives in sub-zero waters, thanks to natural antifreeze proteins, and is a predatory species. Due to its specialized deep-sea habitat and extreme cold-water requirements, it is not suitable for home aquariums.
