Peixe-bruxa

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 (Peixe-bruxa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Babosa del Mar

French Myxine

Portuguese Peixe-bruxa

Similar Species in Myxine

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Enguia de casulo

Myxine glutinosa

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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Dwarf Hagfish

Myxine pequenoi

Data Deficient

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Cape Hagfish

Myxine capensis

Least Concern

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White-headed Hagfish

Myxine ios

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peixe-bruxa?

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

What is the conservation status of Peixe-bruxa?

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

Where does Peixe-bruxa live?

Peixe-bruxa is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Peixe-bruxa belong to?

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

Is Peixe-bruxa endangered?

No, Peixe-bruxa (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 Peixe-bruxa belong to?

Peixe-bruxa (Myxine australis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Peixe-bruxa?

The closest relatives of Peixe-bruxa in the genus Myxine include Enguia de casulo, Jespersen's hagfish, Patagonian Hagfish, Caribbean Hagfish, Dwarf Hagfish.