Whiteface hagfish
Myxine circifrons
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Saltwater
Overview
Whiteface hagfish (Myxine circifrons) is a marine fish of the family Myxinidae, in the order Myxiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 65 cm. Its recorded depth range is 700–1860 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 65,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 700-1860m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
700-1860m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Myxiniformes |
| الفصيلة | Myxinidae |
| الأنواع | Myxine circifrons |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Whiteface hagfish get?
Whiteface hagfish can grow up to 65.0 cm long.
What family does Whiteface hagfish belong to?
Whiteface hagfish (Myxine circifrons) belongs to the family Myxinidae in the order Myxiniformes.
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