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Eightgill Hagfish

Eptatretus octatrema

Critically Endangered

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Myxini (Myxini)
Order
Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)
Family
Myxinidae
Genus
Eptatretus
Species
Eptatretus octatrema (Eightgill Hagfish)

Similar Species in Eptatretus

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Black Hagfish
Eptatretus deani
Data Deficient
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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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Inshore Hagfish
Eptatretus burgeri
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eightgill Hagfish?
The scientific name of Eightgill Hagfish is Eptatretus octatrema. It belongs to the genus Eptatretus.
What is the conservation status of Eightgill Hagfish?
Eightgill Hagfish (Eptatretus octatrema) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Eightgill Hagfish belong to?
Eightgill Hagfish (Eptatretus octatrema) belongs to the genus Eptatretus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.
Is Eightgill Hagfish endangered?
Yes, Eightgill Hagfish (Eptatretus octatrema) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Eightgill Hagfish belong to?
Eightgill Hagfish (Eptatretus octatrema) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Eightgill Hagfish?
The closest relatives of Eightgill Hagfish in the genus Eptatretus include Black Hagfish, California Hagfish, Cape Sea-snake, McCosker's Hagfish, Fivegill Hagfish.

Genus Eptatretus — 17 Species

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Black Hagfish
Eptatretus deani
DD 🐾
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 🐾
Inshore Hagfish
Eptatretus burgeri
NT 🐾
Blind Eel
Eptatretus cirrhatus
LC 🐾
Longfin Hagfish
Eptatretus longipinnis
VU 🐾
Guadalupe Hagfish
Eptatretus fritzi
LC
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Eightgill Hagfish
Eptatretus octatrema
CR
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Goliath Hagfish
Eptatretus goliath
DD 🐾
Grouser's Hagfish
Eptatretus grouseri
LC 🐾
Giant hagfish
Eptatretus carlhubbsi
LC 🐾
Strickrott's Hagfish
Eptatretus strickrotti
LC 🐾
Chilean Hagfish
Eptatretus polytrema
DD
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