Suttkus Sea Toad
📖 Overview
Suttkus Sea Toad (Chaunax suttkusi), first described by Caruso, 1989 is a medium-sized fish in the family Chaunacidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 26.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 220 to 1362 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal soft rays: 5 - 7. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Suttkus Sea Toad is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 220 - 1362 m . Deep-water; 6°C - 17°C ; 40°N - 10°S, 98°W - 14°E South Carolina to the Rio Grande Plateau.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Suttkus Sea Toad |
| 🌍CES | žaboškleb Suttkusův |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | pez gomita blanco |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaunax suttkus | Caruso | 1989 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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