Chaunax heemstraorum Ho & Ma, 2016 Heemstras' frogmouth |
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SAIAB |
Family: | Chaunacidae (Sea toads o coffinfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 16.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 102 - 774 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off South Africa (including the western coast), Mozambique and Kenya. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |