The Painted Notie (Lepidonotothen larseni) is a small, benthic fish species native to the cold, sub-Antarctic waters of the Southern Ocean, particularly around the islands of the Scotia Arc and the northern Antarctic Peninsula. Recognized for its distinctive coloration and adaptability to frigid environments, the Painted Notie is not a major commercial target compared to other Antarctic fish, but it is occasionally caught as bycatch in trawl fisheries operating in these regions. The primary countries involved in the fishing activities that may incidentally harvest Painted Notie are those with fleets licensed to operate in the Southern Ocean, notably Russia, Ukraine, and Chile, which target more commercially valuable species such as Patagonian toothfish and icefish. These nations participate in regulated fisheries overseen by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), which sets strict quotas and bycatch limits to protect vulnerable species like the Painted Notie and maintain ecosystem balance.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.