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Eptatretus caribbeaus Fernholm, 1982 |
| Family: | Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae | |||
| Max. size: | 38.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 365 - 500 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Total slime pores 79-85; tail slime pores 11-13; light to very light tan in color (Ref. 36999). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 November 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||