| Family: |
Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Myxininae |
| Max. size: |
54 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 500 - 800 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Six gill pouches. Ventral finfold well developed. Fused cusps 3/2, total cusps 42-46. Total slime pores 95-101. Anterior part of head lighter color than body (Ref. 51420). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 13 November 2009 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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