| Family: |
Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae |
| Max. size: |
116 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 481 - 1574 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Wake Island, Guam, and Hawaii. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Median fins without rays (Ref. 9841). |
| Biology: |
Largest known hagfish. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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