Gaper

Champsodon capensis

Champsodontid Fish of the Indian Ocean

Gaper is a marine fish of Indian Ocean. The species occupies marine waters. The largest recorded length is 14.2 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Oceanic Basses
Family: Champsodontidae
Genus: Champsodon
Maximum length: 14.2 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Indian Ocean: from Yemen, Kenya to eastern Cape, South Africa; also between Seychelles and Mauritius.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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