Anguila

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 (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Myxini (Myxini)

Order

Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)

Family

Myxinidae

Genus

Myxine

Species

Myxine affinis (Anguila)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Anguila

Similar Species in Myxine

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Anguila Babosa

Myxine glutinosa

Least Concern

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Babosa del Mar

Myxine australis

Least Concern

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Lamprea Babosa

Myxine circifrons

Least Concern

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Pez Moco del Cabo

Myxine capensis

Least Concern

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White-headed Hagfish

Myxine ios

Least Concern

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Jespersen's hagfish

Myxine jespersenae

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Anguila?

The scientific name of Anguila is Myxine affinis. It belongs to the genus Myxine.

What is the conservation status of Anguila?

Anguila (Myxine affinis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Anguila live?

Anguila is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Anguila belong to?

Anguila (Myxine affinis) belongs to the genus Myxine, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.

Is Anguila endangered?

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

What kingdom does Anguila belong to?

Anguila (Myxine affinis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Anguila?

The closest relatives of Anguila in the genus Myxine include Anguila Babosa, Babosa del Mar, Lamprea Babosa, Pez Moco del Cabo, White-headed Hagfish.