Species Euphausia frigida Hansen, 1911
- Euphausia frigida Hansen, H.J. 1911. The genera and species of the order Euphausiacea, with account of remarkable variation. Bulletin de l'Institut Océanographique Monaco 1911(210): 1-54 [27 fig. 9].
Type data:
Status unknown, Swedish Antarctic Expedition, area between 49º and 53º10'S longitude 48º and 36ºW, Southern Atlantic Ocean.
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
S oceanic, southern circumpolar between 45º–60ºS, with distribution centered near Antarctic Convergence.
Other Regions
Australian Antarctic Territory
Original AFD Distribution Data
Antarctic Region
- Australian Antarctic Territory
Ecological Descriptors
Epipelagic, mesopelagic, oceanic province.
Extra Ecological Information
Forms aggregations, food source for whales, found above depths of about 300 m.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |