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Chaunax pictus Lowe, 1846 Pink frogmouth |
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photo by
Ramjohn, D.D. |
| Family: | Chaunacidae (Sea toads o coffinfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 1000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 5-7. Rosy in color with golden spots on head and body; fins pink; front of esca dusky with rosy colored stem (Ref. 4115). | |||
| Biology: | Found on continental shelves and slopes, from approximately 200 m and below (Ref. 10756). A solitary species (Ref. 26340). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||