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We describe the distribution, abundance and growth of the paralarvae and juveniles of the glass squid Galiteuthis glacialis which were collected from tows conducted at 500 m depth in Prydz Bay, Antarctica by using an Isaacs Kidd Midwater Trawl (IKMT). Paralarvae occurred in an area from 57° S to 65°30ʹ S and 57°–66° E. Early juveniles co-occurred with paralarvae at 57°–65°30′ S and 57°37′ E to 64°56′ E. Age of individuals was estimated based on statolith increment counts and ranged from 47 to 85 days with a daily growth rate ranging from 0.13 to 0.25 mm dorsal mantle length (DML)/day (mean 0.18 mm) for paralarvae. The early juveniles had an age of 85–103 days with a slightly faster growth rate ranging from 0.21 to 0.27 mm DML/day (mean 0.24 mm). The presence of paralarve of G. glacialis at the outer continental shelf edge of Prydz Bay during austral summer indicates a spawning site in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]