Eptatretus walkeri (McMillan & Wisner, 2004)

Family:  Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae
Max. size:  51.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 75 - 120 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan and Korea.
Diagnosis:  Six pairs of gill pouches (GP) and apertures (GA); GA closely spaced in a linear or slightly irregular pattern; each GA with pale margin. Fused cusps 3/2, total cusps 38-44. Prebranchial slime pores 16-20, total pores 69-79. Ventral finfold poorly developed to vestigial. Eyespots faint or absent (Ref. 51420).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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