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


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