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Eptatretus walkeri (McMillan & Wisner, 2004) |
| Family: | Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae | |||
| Max. size: | 51.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 75 - 120 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan and Korea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Six pairs of gill pouches (GP) and apertures (GA); GA closely spaced in a linear or slightly irregular pattern; each GA with pale margin. Fused cusps 3/2, total cusps 38-44. Prebranchial slime pores 16-20, total pores 69-79. Ventral finfold poorly developed to vestigial. Eyespots faint or absent (Ref. 51420). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 November 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||