Family: |
Chaunacidae (Sea toads o coffinfishes) |
Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 1000 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 5-7. Rosy in color with golden spots on head and body; fins pink; front of esca dusky with rosy colored stem (Ref. 4115). |
Biology: |
Found on continental shelves and slopes, from approximately 200 m and below (Ref. 10756). A solitary species (Ref. 26340). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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