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Eptatretus multidens Fernholm & Hubbs, 1981 |
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photo by
Sampaio, C.L.S. |
| Family: | Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae | |||
| Max. size: | 81.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 239 - 770 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Caribbean Sea and off French Guiana (Ref. 36999), including northeastern Brazil (Ref. 52140). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Diagnosis: Gill pouches 6 pairs. Fused cusps 3 in both anterior and posterior rows of teeth; total cusps 50-58. No middorsal light stripe (Ref. 52140). Slime pores: prebranchial 14-16; branchial 5-7; trunk 52-55; tail 15; total 87-93 (Ref. 41105). | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth given from Ref. 52140. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 November 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||