Family: |
Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Rubicundinae |
Max. size: |
66.5 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1013 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Tasman Sea, west of New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
Gill apertures 5. Total slime pores 128-130. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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