Fiordichthys slartibartfasti

The Fiordland brotula, Fiordichthys slartibartfasti, is a rare viviparous brotula of the family Bythitidae, the only member of the genus Fiordichthys.

The Fiordichthys slartibartfasti lives in the demersal, marine, depth range 10 - 12 m environment.

The Fiordland brotula, Fiordichthys slartibartfasti, is a rare viviparous brotula of the family Bythitidae, the only member of the genus Fiordichthys. It is found only in the Fiordland region of the South Island of New Zealand. More

Current status: Valid as Fiordichthys slartibartfasti Paulin 1995 Bythitidae: Brosmophycinae. Distribution: New Zealand. Habitat: marine. More

called them Fiordichthys slartibartfasti: Fiord + ichthys (Greek for "fish") and slartibartfasti, in honour of Adams' planet-designer. Style. http://www.theage.com.au/news/Opinion/Serious-womens-business-with-a-dash-of-Kiwi-fun/2005/06/09/1118123955160.html?from=moreStories - Amanda Penrose http://amanda.dd.com.au You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me. More

Fiordichthys slartibartfasti, the Fiordland brotula, is a rare species of fish. But it looks like its in safe hands. Image: Clive Roberts/Museum of New Zealand. More

Fiordichthys slartibartfasti on Fish Mapper TSN 623177 (Taxonomic Serial Number) Retrieved on from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System online database. This is a cached copy. More

Fiordichthys slartibartfasti, scientists had a bit of a laugh. The name doubly celebrates the fiords where these fish live. More

Common names

斯氏菲奥胎鼬鳚 in Mandarin Chinese
斯氏菲奥胎鼬鳚 in Unknown
斯氏菲奧胎鼬鳚 in Mandarin Chinese
斯氏菲奧胎鼬鳚 in Unknown

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Order : Ophidiiformes
Family : Bythitidae
Genus : Fiordichthys
Species : Fiordichthys slartibartfasti
Authority : Paulin, 1995