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Mackerel Icefish
Southern Ocean
Reproduction - Biology Continued
Life Cycle & Mating
•Reaches sexual maturity: 3-4 yrs. of age
•Icefish Spawn: autumn, winter
•2-3 months duration of spawning
Synchronous spawner
•The icefish moves inshore to spawn
•Females can produce 10,000-20,000 eggs per spawning period
•The icefish can have a life span up to 15 yrs.
Home
Introduction
Southern Ocean
>
Food Value of Mackerel Icefish
Classification
Distribution
Reproduction
Daily Life
Pacific Ocean
>
Food Value of Pacific Salmon
Classification
Distribution
Reproduction
Daily Life
Indian Ocean
>
Food Value of Swordfish
Classification
Distribution
Reproduction
Daily Life
Mediterranean Sea
>
Food Value of European Anchovy
Classification
Distribution
Reproduction
Daily Life
Sea of Japan
>
Food Value of Sandbar Shark
Classification
Distribution
Reproduction
Daily Life
Terms to Know
References