Gaper
📖 Overview
Gaper (Champsodon capensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Champsodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 30 and 552 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Body brownish above, silvery below.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gaper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gaper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gaper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 552 m . Deep-water; 16°N - 36°S South Africa; also between Seychelles and Mauritius.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | gaper |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Boca-de-vênus-sul-africano |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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