Shorthead hagfish
Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 48,20000076293945 cm |
| Derinlik Aralığı | 43-415m |
Habitat & Distribution
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
43-415m
Taxonomy
| Takım | Myxiniformes |
| Familya | Myxinidae |
| Türler | Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big does Shorthead hagfish get?
Shorthead hagfish can grow up to 48.20000076293945 cm long.
What family does Shorthead hagfish belong to?
Shorthead hagfish (Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi) belongs to the family Myxinidae in the order Myxiniformes.
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