Nemamyxine elongata Richardson, 1958

Family:  Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Myxininae
Max. size:  61.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine, non-migratory
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. Known only from type specimen.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Extremely elongated, black-pigmented species.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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