This sea toad (Chaunax suttkusi) was seen while exploring “Okeanos Ridge,” on sedimented canyon floor at ~740 meters (2,428 feet) depth. This species has often been observed lying on soft sediments in similar depths not only in the Gulf of Mexico but throughout the North Atlantic. This species is named after Royal D. Suttkus, a prominent ichthyologist that curated and contributed to the fish collection at Tulane University. Download larger version (jpg, 1.0 MB).