Cape Hagfish

About

The Cape Hagfish (Myxine capensis) is a species in the genus Myxine. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Myxini (Myxini)

Order

Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)

Family

Myxinidae

Genus

Myxine

Species

Myxine capensis (Cape Hagfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pez Moco del Cabo

French Myxine du Cap

Similar Species in Myxine

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Blindinger

Myxine glutinosa

Least Concern

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Weisskopf-Inger

Myxine ios

Least Concern

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Whiteface Hagfish

Myxine circifrons

Least Concern

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Jespersen's hagfish

Myxine jespersenae

Least Concern

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Patagonian Hagfish

Myxine affinis

Least Concern

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Caribbean Hagfish

Myxine mcmillanae

Least Concern

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Dwarf Hagfish

Myxine pequenoi

Data Deficient

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Southern Hagfish

Myxine australis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape Hagfish?

The scientific name of Cape Hagfish is Myxine capensis. It belongs to the genus Myxine.

What is the conservation status of Cape Hagfish?

Cape Hagfish (Myxine capensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Cape Hagfish belong to?

Cape Hagfish (Myxine capensis) belongs to the genus Myxine, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.

Is Cape Hagfish endangered?

No, Cape Hagfish (Myxine capensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cape Hagfish belong to?

Cape Hagfish (Myxine capensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Cape Hagfish?

The closest relatives of Cape Hagfish in the genus Myxine include Blindinger, Weisskopf-Inger, Whiteface Hagfish, Patagonian Hagfish, Caribbean Hagfish.