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Dwarf Hagfish

Myxine pequenoi

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Myxini (Myxini)
Order
Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)
Family
Myxinidae
Genus
Myxine
Species
Myxine pequenoi (Dwarf Hagfish)

Similar Species in Myxine

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Cape Hagfish
Myxine capensis
Least Concern
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hagfish
Myxine glutinosa
Least Concern
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Southern Hagfish
Myxine australis
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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White-headed Hagfish
Myxine ios
Least Concern
View all species in Myxine →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Hagfish?
The scientific name of Dwarf Hagfish is Myxine pequenoi. It belongs to the genus Myxine.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf Hagfish?
Dwarf Hagfish (Myxine pequenoi) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dwarf Hagfish live?
Dwarf Hagfish is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Dwarf Hagfish belong to?
Dwarf Hagfish (Myxine pequenoi) belongs to the genus Myxine, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.
What kingdom does Dwarf Hagfish belong to?
Dwarf Hagfish (Myxine pequenoi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Hagfish?
The closest relatives of Dwarf Hagfish in the genus Myxine include Cape Hagfish, hagfish, Southern Hagfish, Whiteface Hagfish, Jespersen's hagfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Myxine — 9 Species

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