|
Eptatretus taiwanae (Shen & Tao, 1975) |
| Family: | Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae | |||
| Max. size: | 33.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 50 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: northeastern and southwestern parts of Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Gill apertures usually 6. Slime pores: prebranchial 16-19; branchial 0; trunk 36-42; tail 6-9; total 60-68. Gill apertures nonlinear and crowded. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 November 2009 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||