| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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