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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Chaunax Apus

Chaunax apus Lloyd, 1909
Max Length
21.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
395–460 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chaunax Apus (Chaunax apus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chaunacidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 395 and 460 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chaunax apus
Authority
Lloyd, 1909
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.2 cm
Depth Range
395–460 m
Trophic Level
4
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chaunax Apus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chaunax Apus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 395 - 460 m . Tropical South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01905 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
21.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lloyd, 1909

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