Chaunax flammeus Le Danois, 1979
photo by MNHN

Family:  Chaunacidae (Sea toads o coffinfishes)
Max. size:  10.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 760 - 810 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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