Heemstras' frogmouth
📖 Overview
Heemstras' frogmouth (Chaunax heemstraorum), first described by Ho & Ma, 2016 is a medium-sized fish in the family Chaunacidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 16.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 102 to 774 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Heemstras' frogmouth is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Heemstras' frogmouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 102 - 774 m . Tropical South Africa (including the western coast), Mozambique and Kenya.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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