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Shorthead Hagfish

Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi

Data Deficient

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bruja Cabeza Chica

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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Cortez Hagfish
Eptatretus sinus
Least Concern
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Inshore Hagfish
Eptatretus burgeri
Near Threatened
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Blind Eel
Eptatretus cirrhatus
Least Concern
View all species in Eptatretus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shorthead Hagfish?
The scientific name of Shorthead Hagfish is Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi. It belongs to the genus Eptatretus.
What is the conservation status of Shorthead Hagfish?
Shorthead Hagfish (Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Shorthead Hagfish belong to?
Shorthead Hagfish (Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi) belongs to the genus Eptatretus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.
What kingdom does Shorthead Hagfish belong to?
Shorthead Hagfish (Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Shorthead Hagfish?
The closest relatives of Shorthead 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
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Shorthead Hagfish
Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi
DD
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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 🐾
Giant hagfish
Eptatretus carlhubbsi
LC 🐾
Strickrott's Hagfish
Eptatretus strickrotti
LC 🐾
Chilean Hagfish
Eptatretus polytrema
DD
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