Babosa del Mar

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 australis (Babosa del Mar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Babosa del Mar

French Myxine

Portuguese Peixe-bruxa

Similar Species in Myxine

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Anguila

Myxine affinis

Least Concern

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Anguila Babosa

Myxine glutinosa

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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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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White-headed Hagfish

Myxine ios

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Babosa del Mar?

The scientific name of Babosa del Mar is Myxine australis. It belongs to the genus Myxine.

What is the conservation status of Babosa del Mar?

Babosa del Mar (Myxine australis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Babosa del Mar live?

Babosa del Mar is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Babosa del Mar belong to?

Babosa del Mar (Myxine australis) belongs to the genus Myxine, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.

Is Babosa del Mar endangered?

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

What kingdom does Babosa del Mar belong to?

Babosa del Mar (Myxine australis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Babosa del Mar?

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