Chilean hagfish
Eptatretus polytrema
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Overview
Chilean hagfish (Eptatretus polytrema) is a marine fish of the family Myxinidae, in the order Myxiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 93 cm. Its recorded depth range is 10–350 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 93,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 10-350m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
10-350m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Myxiniformes |
| Familie | Myxinidae |
| Arten | Eptatretus polytrema |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Chilean hagfish get?
Chilean hagfish can grow up to 93.0 cm long.
What family does Chilean hagfish belong to?
Chilean hagfish (Eptatretus polytrema) belongs to the family Myxinidae in the order Myxiniformes.
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