Family: |
Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Myxininae |
Max. size: |
18.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); 41 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 595 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Taiwan. |
Diagnosis: |
Teeth 2-cusp multicusps on the anterior and posterior sets of cusps. Inner dorsal surface of the nasal sinus near the apex with a single medial small papilla. Gill pouches 6 pairs (Ref. 43102). |
Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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