Fin's Fish Guide
The Fullscale gaper (Champsodon pantolepis) is a saltwater fish of the family Champsodontidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The fullscale gaper is a gaper (Champsodontidae) of sand and mud bottoms of deeper water around Australia and the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent body with a large, widely opening mouth and high-set eyes. As a bottom-oriented fish it lies on the sediment and snaps lightning-fast at small crustaceans and small fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fullscale gaper?
The Fullscale gaper has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Fullscale gaper live?
The Fullscale gaper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Australia, Japan
How big does the Fullscale gaper get?
The Fullscale gaper grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Fullscale gaper dangerous to humans?
No, the Fullscale gaper is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Champsodon
More from the family Champsodontidae
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