Caribbean hagfish
Myxine mcmillanae
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Saltwater
Overview
Caribbean hagfish (Myxine mcmillanae) is a marine fish of the family Myxinidae, in the order Myxiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 47 cm. Its recorded depth range is 700–1500 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 47,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 700-1500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
700-1500m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Myxiniformes |
| Familie | Myxinidae |
| Arten | Myxine mcmillanae |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Caribbean hagfish get?
Caribbean hagfish can grow up to 47.0 cm long.
What family does Caribbean hagfish belong to?
Caribbean hagfish (Myxine mcmillanae) belongs to the family Myxinidae in the order Myxiniformes.
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