Eptatretus caribbeaus Fernholm, 1982
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 Family:  Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae
 Max. size:  38.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 365 - 500 m, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea.
 Diagnosis:  Total slime pores 79-85; tail slime pores 11-13; light to very light tan in color (Ref. 36999).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 27.09.99

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