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Goliath Hagfish

Eptatretus goliath

Data Deficient

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Similar Species in Eptatretus

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Black Hagfish
Eptatretus deani
Data Deficient
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Blind Eel
Eptatretus cirrhatus
Least Concern
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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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Chilean Hagfish
Eptatretus polytrema
Data Deficient
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Cortez Hagfish
Eptatretus sinus
Least Concern
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Eightgill Hagfish
Eptatretus octatrema
Critically Endangered
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Fivegill Hagfish
Eptatretus profundus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goliath Hagfish?
The scientific name of Goliath Hagfish is Eptatretus goliath. It belongs to the genus Eptatretus.
What is the conservation status of Goliath Hagfish?
Goliath Hagfish (Eptatretus goliath) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Goliath Hagfish belong to?
Goliath Hagfish (Eptatretus goliath) belongs to the genus Eptatretus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.
What kingdom does Goliath Hagfish belong to?
Goliath Hagfish (Eptatretus goliath) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Goliath Hagfish?
The closest relatives of Goliath Hagfish in the genus Eptatretus include Black Hagfish, Blind Eel, California Hagfish, Cape Sea-snake, Chilean Hagfish.

Genus Eptatretus — 17 Species

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Black Hagfish
Eptatretus deani
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Blind Eel
Eptatretus cirrhatus
LC 🐾
California Hagfish
Eptatretus stoutii
DD 🐾
Cape Sea-snake
Eptatretus hexatrema
LC 🐾
Chilean Hagfish
Eptatretus polytrema
DD 🐾
Cortez Hagfish
Eptatretus sinus
LC 🐾
Eightgill Hagfish
Eptatretus octatrema
CR 🐾
Fivegill Hagfish
Eptatretus profundus
LC 🐾
Giant hagfish
Eptatretus carlhubbsi
LC
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Goliath Hagfish
Eptatretus goliath
DD
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Grouser's Hagfish
Eptatretus grouseri
LC 🐾
Guadalupe Hagfish
Eptatretus fritzi
LC 🐾
Inshore Hagfish
Eptatretus burgeri
NT 🐾
Longfin Hagfish
Eptatretus longipinnis
VU 🐾
McCosker's Hagfish
Eptatretus mccoskeri
LC 🐾
Shorthead Hagfish
Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi
DD 🐾
Strickrott's Hagfish
Eptatretus strickrotti
LC
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