Chaunax pictus Lowe, 1846

Pink frogmouth

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Lophiiformes \| Chaunacidae
Synonyms	Chaunax nuttingii, ... more
Common names	Bostezador rosado, 圆头单棘躄鱼, Chonaks, ... more

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Main reference

Smith, M.M. 1986. (Ref. 4115)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4115)

Environment

Bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 978 m (Ref. 50308)

Climate / Range

Deep-water

Circumglobal in tropical to temperate waters. Reported from the Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819). Absent from the Mediterranean (Ref. 36129).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 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).

Found on continental shelves and slopes, from approximately 200 m and below (Ref. 10756). A solitary species (Ref. 26340).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2-4)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (32 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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