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Blind Eel

Eptatretus cirrhatus

Least Concern

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The Blind Eel (Eptatretus cirrhatus) is a species in the genus Eptatretus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Myxini (Myxini)
Order
Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)
Family
Myxinidae
Genus
Eptatretus
Species
Eptatretus cirrhatus (Blind Eel)

Similar Species in Eptatretus

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Meog-jung-eo
Eptatretus burgeri
Near Threatened
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California Hagfish
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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Longfin Hagfish
Eptatretus longipinnis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blind Eel?
The scientific name of Blind Eel is Eptatretus cirrhatus. It belongs to the genus Eptatretus.
What is the conservation status of Blind Eel?
Blind Eel (Eptatretus cirrhatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Blind Eel belong to?
Blind Eel (Eptatretus cirrhatus) belongs to the genus Eptatretus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.
Is Blind Eel endangered?
No, Blind Eel (Eptatretus cirrhatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Blind Eel belong to?
Blind Eel (Eptatretus cirrhatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Blind Eel?
The closest relatives of Blind Eel in the genus Eptatretus include Meog-jung-eo, California Hagfish, Cape Sea-snake, McCosker's Hagfish, Fivegill Hagfish.

Genus Eptatretus — 17 Species

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Meog-jung-eo
Eptatretus burgeri
NT 🐾
California Hagfish
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
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Blind Eel
Eptatretus cirrhatus
LC
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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 🐾
Strickrott's Hagfish
Eptatretus strickrotti
LC 🐾
Black Hagfish
Eptatretus deani
DD 🐾
Chilean Hagfish
Eptatretus polytrema
DD
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