Furry coffinfish
📖 Overview
Furry coffinfish (Chaunax endeavouri), first described by Whitley, 1929 is a medium-sized fish in the family Chaunacidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 50 to 450 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Furry coffinfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Furry coffinfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 50 - 450 m . Temperate; 33°S - 41°S Southwest Pacific: endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Coffinfish · Furry Angler · Furry Anglerfish · Furry Coffinfish · Sea Toad |
| 🌍CES | žaboškleb Endeavourův |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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