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: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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