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Rubicundus eos
Rubicundus eos (Fernholm, 1991)
Rubicundus eos
photo by Fernholm, B.

Family:  Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Rubicundinae
Max. size:  66.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1013 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Tasman Sea, west of New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  Gill apertures 5. Total slime pores 128-130.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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