The sea toads and coffinfishes are a family, the Chaunacidae, of deep-sea ray-finned fishes belonging to the monotypic suborder Chaunacoidei within the order Lophiiformes, the anglerfishes. [1] [2] These are bottom-dwelling fishes found on the continental slopes of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, [3] at depths to at least 2,460 m ...

A sea toad sits on the seafloor and waits. If prey comes near, it sticks up a spine on its head and wiggles the frilly tip. When a curious creature checks out the action, the sea toad gulps it down.

2017年9月12日 · Sea toads, or coffinfish (Chaunacidae), are among the more unusual fish occasionally observed during the Okeanos Explorer’s ROV expeditions in the central Pacific. They are deep-water relatives of the frogfish seen by attentive divers in tropical waters and of the goosefish or monkfish of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Sea Toads (Chaunacidae) are distinctive and fascinating fish that dwell in the mysterious depths of our oceans. With their peculiar appearance and intriguing behaviors, these fish are a true marvel of marine life.

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Chaunacops sea toads are characterized as having globose heads, open sensory and lateral line canals, and loose skin covered by small spine-like scales. Colour, which has been noted as an important distinguishing characteristic, has generally …

2024年2月27日 · One creature that stood out is a type of “walking” fish, complete with googly eyes and skin that looks crocheted. It’s a kind of sea toad––a type of deep-sea anglerfish famous for its gloomy...

Have you ever seen a creature so unusual? This fish (22 cm long) is called a sea toad and studying them requires luck and the opportunity to descend into the deep waters where they live.

This fish belongs to a group of anglerfishes known as lophiiformes. This species, along with other anglerfishes, has a modified dorsal-fin spine, usually on the tip of the snout, which serves as a lure for capturing prey.

2024年5月25日 · The sea toad, also known as the deep-sea toad or the coffin fish, is a fascinating and peculiar creature that resides in the depths of the ocean. With its otherworldly appearance and unique adaptations, the sea toad has captured the curiosity of many marine enthusiasts.