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Strickrott's Hagfish

Eptatretus strickrotti

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Myxini (Myxini)
Order
Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)
Family
Myxinidae
Genus
Eptatretus
Species
Eptatretus strickrotti (Strickrott's Hagfish)

Similar Species in Eptatretus

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Eptatretus — 17 Species

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Pazifischer Inger
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 🐾
Cortez Hagfish
Eptatretus sinus
LC 🐾
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
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Strickrott's Hagfish
Eptatretus strickrotti
LC
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Black Hagfish
Eptatretus deani
DD 🐾
Chilean Hagfish
Eptatretus polytrema
DD
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