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Cortez Hagfish

Eptatretus sinus

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Myxini (ماخطات)
Order
Myxiniformes (ماخطات الشكل)
Family
Myxinidae
Genus
Eptatretus
Species
Eptatretus sinus (Cortez Hagfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bruja de Cortés

Similar Species in Eptatretus

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Black Hagfish
Eptatretus deani
Data Deficient
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California Hagfish
Eptatretus stoutii
Data Deficient
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Cape Sea-snake
Eptatretus hexatrema
Least Concern
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McCosker's Hagfish
Eptatretus mccoskeri
Least Concern
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Fivegill Hagfish
Eptatretus profundus
Least Concern
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Shorthead Hagfish
Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi
Data Deficient
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Inshore Hagfish
Eptatretus burgeri
Near Threatened
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Blind Eel
Eptatretus cirrhatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cortez Hagfish?
The scientific name of Cortez Hagfish is Eptatretus sinus. It belongs to the genus Eptatretus.
What is the conservation status of Cortez Hagfish?
Cortez Hagfish (Eptatretus sinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Cortez Hagfish belong to?
Cortez Hagfish (Eptatretus sinus) belongs to the genus Eptatretus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.
Is Cortez Hagfish endangered?
No, Cortez Hagfish (Eptatretus sinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cortez Hagfish belong to?
Cortez Hagfish (Eptatretus sinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Cortez Hagfish?
The closest relatives of Cortez Hagfish in the genus Eptatretus include Black Hagfish, California Hagfish, Cape Sea-snake, McCosker's Hagfish, Fivegill Hagfish.

Genus Eptatretus — 17 Species

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Black Hagfish
Eptatretus deani
DD 🐾
California Hagfish
Eptatretus stoutii
DD 🐾
Cape Sea-snake
Eptatretus hexatrema
LC 🐾
McCosker's Hagfish
Eptatretus mccoskeri
LC 🐾
Fivegill Hagfish
Eptatretus profundus
LC 🐾
Shorthead Hagfish
Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi
DD
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Cortez Hagfish
Eptatretus sinus
LC
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Inshore Hagfish
Eptatretus burgeri
NT 🐾
Blind Eel
Eptatretus cirrhatus
LC 🐾
Longfin Hagfish
Eptatretus longipinnis
VU 🐾
Guadalupe Hagfish
Eptatretus fritzi
LC 🐾
Eightgill Hagfish
Eptatretus octatrema
CR 🐾
Goliath Hagfish
Eptatretus goliath
DD 🐾
Grouser's Hagfish
Eptatretus grouseri
LC 🐾
Giant hagfish
Eptatretus carlhubbsi
LC 🐾
Strickrott's Hagfish
Eptatretus strickrotti
LC 🐾
Chilean Hagfish
Eptatretus polytrema
DD
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