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


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