| Family: |
Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Myxininae |
| Max. size: |
52.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1100 - 2440 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: off the west coast of North and South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Of 150 investigated specimens, 76% were females, 23% were hermaphrodites, and 6% were males (Ref 31276). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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