Chaunacops Coloratus
📖 Overview
Chaunacops Coloratus (Chaunacops coloratus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chaunacidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19 cm. It occurs at depths between 1250 and 2000 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Chaunacops Coloratus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chaunacops Coloratus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chaunacops Coloratus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Chaunacops Coloratus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1250 - 2000 m . Deep-water known from the eastern Indian Ocean between 16°-32°S and 87°- 97°E and the type locality on the Cocos Ridge in the eastern Pacific (5°43'N, 85°50'W).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | žaboškleb barevný |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathychaunax coloratus | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
| Chaunax coloratus | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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