African coffinfish
Chaunax africanus
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African coffinfish (Chaunax africanus) is a marine fish of the family Chaunacidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 23 cm. Its recorded depth range is 162–200 m.
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The African coffinfish (Chaunax africanus) is a saltwater anglerfish relative found in the eastern Atlantic, reaching about 22.7 cm. It inhabits deep-water muddy and sandy bottoms and uses a modified dorsal spine as a lure to attract prey.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22,700000762939453 cm |
| Derinlik Aralığı | 162-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Takım | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familya | Chaunacidae |
| Türler | Chaunax africanus |
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