| Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Myxininae |
| 57 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 614 - 1625 m, non-migratory |
| Eastern Atlantic: southwest off Ireland and Iceland, off Western Sahara. |
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| Scavengers which are found on muddy bottoms; feed largely on dead or disabled fish by boring into its skin. Eggs are few and large (20-30 mm). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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