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Eptatretus strahani McMillan & Wisner, 1984 |
| Family: | Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae | |||
| Max. size: | 62 cm TL (male/unsexed); 52 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 189 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Australia; probably occurs along other western central Pacific islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Median fins without rays (Ref. 9841). Body brown. Eyespots absent. Gill pouches and apertures 7. Ventral finfold well developed. Fused cusps 3/3, total cusps 47-52. Total slime pores 76-80 (Ref. 51420). | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 November 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||