Myxine garmani Jordan & Snyder, 1901

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: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 13 November 2009 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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