Myxine capensis Regan, 1913
Cape hagfish
Myxine capensis
photo by Le Noury, P.

Family:  Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Myxininae
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 175 - 460 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and South Africa.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Burrows in muddy bottoms (Ref. 27121). Feeds mostly by scavenging on dead or disabled fish (Ref. 27121).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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