Image of Chaceon mediterraneus R. B. Manning & Holthuis 1989

Description:

Description: Chaceon mediterraneus is identified based on the five anterolateral spines on the carapace. It was attracted to bait deployed at the seabed. Prior to deployment of the bait it was seen in quantitative video transects and recorded at density of 2.6 individuals per 100 m2.
Item Type: Image
Title: Chaceon mediterraneus
Copyright: SERPENT Project
Species: Chaceon mediterraneus
Behaviour: Defensive
Site: Atlantic -- Mediterranean -- Eastern Mediterranean -- Kiwi
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 2720m
Latitude: 32 deg 15' 33" N
Longitude: 28 deg 38' 45" W
Countries: North Africa -- EgyptNorth Africa -- Egypt
Habitat: Benthic
Rig: Discoverer Americas
Project Partners: Statoil, Transocean, Oceaneering
ROV: Millenium
Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates
Deposited On: 20 April 2012