Myxine affinis Günther, 1870 Patagonian hagfish |
photo by
Delpiani, M.S. |
Family: | Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Myxininae | |||
Max. size: | 65.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 150 m, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Straits of Magellan, southern Chile and southern Argentina (Ref. 4537). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |