Atlantic hagfish
Myxine glutinosa
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Saltwater
Overview
Atlantic hagfish (Myxine glutinosa) is a marine fish of the family Myxinidae, in the order Myxiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 95 cm. Its recorded depth range is 20–1200 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 95.0 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 20-1200m |
Habitat & Distribution
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
20-1200m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Myxiniformes |
| 과(科) | Myxinidae |
| 종 | Myxine glutinosa |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Atlantic hagfish get?
Atlantic hagfish can grow up to 95.0 cm long.
What family does Atlantic hagfish belong to?
Atlantic hagfish (Myxine glutinosa) belongs to the family Myxinidae in the order Myxiniformes.
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