Chionodraco

Chionodraco is a genus of crocodile icefishes found in the Southern Ocean. In common with many other channichthyid fishes, reproduction in Chionodraco hamatus involves laying eggs in a nest and parental guarding. Similar morphological features suggest that at least Chionodraco rastrospinosus has similar reproductive behaviours. There are currently three recognized species in this genus: