Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Myxininae |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 175 - 460 m, non-migratory |
Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and South Africa. |
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Burrows in muddy bottoms (Ref. 27121). Feeds mostly by scavenging on dead or disabled fish (Ref. 27121). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Incidentally caught by baited traps, baited hooks, and occasionally caught in bottom trawls (Ref. 27121, 36731). |
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