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Weisskopf-Inger

Myxine ios

Least Concern

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 ios (Weisskopf-Inger)

Names in Other Languages

French Myxine à Tête Blanche
German Weisskopf-Inger

Similar Species in Myxine

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Blindinger
Myxine glutinosa
Least Concern
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Southern Hagfish
Myxine australis
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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Cape Hagfish
Myxine capensis
Least Concern
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Dwarf Hagfish
Myxine pequenoi
Data Deficient
View all species in Myxine →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weisskopf-Inger?
The scientific name of Weisskopf-Inger is Myxine ios. It belongs to the genus Myxine.
What is the conservation status of Weisskopf-Inger?
Weisskopf-Inger (Myxine ios) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Weisskopf-Inger belong to?
Weisskopf-Inger (Myxine ios) belongs to the genus Myxine, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.
Is Weisskopf-Inger endangered?
No, Weisskopf-Inger (Myxine ios) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Weisskopf-Inger belong to?
Weisskopf-Inger (Myxine ios) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weisskopf-Inger?
The closest relatives of Weisskopf-Inger in the genus Myxine include Blindinger, Whiteface Hagfish, Cape Hagfish, Patagonian Hagfish, Caribbean Hagfish.

Genus Myxine — 9 Species

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Blindinger
Myxine glutinosa
LC
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Weisskopf-Inger
Myxine ios
LC
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Whiteface Hagfish
Myxine circifrons
LC 🐾
Cape Hagfish
Myxine capensis
LC 🐾
Patagonian Hagfish
Myxine affinis
LC 🐾
Caribbean Hagfish
Myxine mcmillanae
LC 🐾
Dwarf Hagfish
Myxine pequenoi
DD 🐾
Jespersen's hagfish
Myxine jespersenae
LC 🐾
Southern Hagfish
Myxine australis
LC
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