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Rubicundus lopheliae (Fernholm & Quattrini, 2008) |
| Family: | Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Rubicundinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20.1 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 382 - 700 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Atlantic: USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished from its congeners by this set of characters: elongated tubular nostril; absence of nasal-sinus papillae; 5 pairs of gill pouches; 3-cusp multicusps in anterior and posterior row of teeth, but may vary to 4 cusps in the posterior row; total cusp count 38-41; prebranchial slime pores 19-21; total pores 88-89; triangular palatine tooth; body color pinkish-orange (Ref. 75169). | |||
| Biology: | This species is closely associated with the reef structure of the deep-sea reef building coral L. pertusa (Ref. 75169). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 November 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||