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Giant hagfish

Eptatretus carlhubbsi

Least Concern

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Myxini (Myxini)
Order
Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)
Family
Myxinidae
Genus
Eptatretus
Species
Eptatretus carlhubbsi (Giant 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 Giant hagfish?
The scientific name of Giant hagfish is Eptatretus carlhubbsi. It belongs to the genus Eptatretus.
What is the conservation status of Giant hagfish?
Giant hagfish (Eptatretus carlhubbsi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Giant hagfish live?
Giant hagfish is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Giant hagfish belong to?
Giant hagfish (Eptatretus carlhubbsi) belongs to the genus Eptatretus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.
Is Giant hagfish endangered?
No, Giant hagfish (Eptatretus carlhubbsi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Giant hagfish belong to?
Giant hagfish (Eptatretus carlhubbsi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Giant hagfish?
The closest relatives of Giant hagfish in the genus Eptatretus include Black Hagfish, California Hagfish, Cape Sea-snake, McCosker's Hagfish, Fivegill Hagfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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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 🐾
Eightgill Hagfish
Eptatretus octatrema
CR 🐾
Goliath Hagfish
Eptatretus goliath
DD 🐾
Grouser's Hagfish
Eptatretus grouseri
LC
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Giant hagfish
Eptatretus carlhubbsi
LC
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Strickrott's Hagfish
Eptatretus strickrotti
LC 🐾
Chilean Hagfish
Eptatretus polytrema
DD
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