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White-headed Hagfish

Myxine ios

Least Concern

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 ios (White-headed Hagfish)

Names in Other Languages

French Myxine à Tête Blanche
German Weisskopf-Inger

Similar Species in Myxine

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Enguia de casulo
Myxine glutinosa
Least Concern
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Peixe-bruxa
Myxine australis
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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Cape Hagfish
Myxine capensis
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 White-headed Hagfish?
The scientific name of White-headed Hagfish is Myxine ios. It belongs to the genus Myxine.
What is the conservation status of White-headed Hagfish?
White-headed Hagfish (Myxine ios) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does White-headed Hagfish belong to?
White-headed Hagfish (Myxine ios) belongs to the genus Myxine, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.
Is White-headed Hagfish endangered?
No, White-headed Hagfish (Myxine ios) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does White-headed Hagfish belong to?
White-headed Hagfish (Myxine ios) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of White-headed Hagfish?
The closest relatives of White-headed Hagfish in the genus Myxine include Enguia de casulo, Peixe-bruxa, Jespersen's hagfish, Patagonian Hagfish, Caribbean Hagfish.

Genus Myxine — 9 Species

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Enguia de casulo
Myxine glutinosa
LC 🐾
Peixe-bruxa
Myxine australis
LC 🐾
Jespersen's hagfish
Myxine jespersenae
LC 🐾
Patagonian Hagfish
Myxine affinis
LC 🐾
Caribbean Hagfish
Myxine mcmillanae
LC 🐾
Dwarf Hagfish
Myxine pequenoi
DD 🐾
Cape Hagfish
Myxine capensis
LC
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White-headed Hagfish
Myxine ios
LC
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Whiteface Hagfish
Myxine circifrons
LC
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