| Family: |
Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 720 - 1100 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Caribbean Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Gill apertures 6. Slime pores: prebranchial 13-15; branchial 5-6; trunk 45-48; tail 12-15; total 77-82. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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