East Pacific Frogmouth
📖 Overview
East Pacific Frogmouth (Chaunax latipunctatus), first described by Le Danois, 1984 is a small fish in the family Chaunacidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 13.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 345 to 800 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for East Pacific Frogmouth is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for East Pacific Frogmouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 345 - 800 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Nazca Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | East Pacific Frogmouth |
| 🌍CES | žaboškleb širokoskvrnný |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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