Chaunax Flammeus
📖 Overview
Chaunax Flammeus (Chaunax flammeus), first described by Le Danois, 1979 is a small fish in the family Chaunacidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 10.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 760 to 810 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Chaunax Flammeus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chaunax Flammeus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 760 - 810 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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