Cape hagfish
Myxine capensis
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Saltwater
Overview
Cape hagfish (Myxine capensis) is a marine fish of the family Myxinidae, in the order Myxiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm. Its recorded depth range is 175–460 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 175-460m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
175-460m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Myxiniformes |
| 科 | Myxinidae |
| 物种 | Myxine capensis |
常见问题
How big does Cape hagfish get?
Cape hagfish can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
What family does Cape hagfish belong to?
Cape hagfish (Myxine capensis) belongs to the family Myxinidae in the order Myxiniformes.
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