| Family: |
Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae |
| Max. size: |
62.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 14 - 40 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Off Robe and off Cape Douglas, South Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished from all its congeners by its ventral fin fold beginning anterior to the first pair of gill apertures (within anterior 27-28% TL) (Ref. 85052). |
| Biology: |
Occurs on soft bottoms of the continental shelf (Ref. 7300). Maximum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 10 November 2009 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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