Myxine affinis Günther, 1870
Patagonian hagfish
Myxine affinis
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).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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