| Family: |
Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae |
| Max. size: |
47 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 100 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Six pairs of gill pouches (GP) and apertures (GA); GA closely spaced (not crowded) in a nearly straight line. Fused cusps 3/2, total cusps 38-43. Prebranchial slime pores 18-21; total pores 75-82. Ventral finfold well developed with wide pale margin. Eyespots faint or absent (Ref. 51420). |
| Biology: |
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| 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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