Myxine

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 (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Myxini (Myxini)

Order

Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)

Family

Myxinidae

Genus

Myxine

Species

Myxine australis (Myxine)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Babosa del Mar

French Myxine

Portuguese Peixe-bruxa

Similar Species in Myxine

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Myxine

Myxine glutinosa

Least Concern

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Myxine à Tête Blanche

Myxine ios

Least Concern

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Myxine du Cap

Myxine capensis

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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Whiteface Hagfish

Myxine circifrons

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Myxine?

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

What is the conservation status of Myxine?

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

Where does Myxine live?

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

What family does Myxine belong to?

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

Is Myxine endangered?

No, Myxine (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 Myxine belong to?

Myxine (Myxine australis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Myxine?

The closest relatives of Myxine in the genus Myxine include Myxine, Myxine à Tête Blanche, Myxine du Cap, Jespersen's hagfish, Patagonian Hagfish.