Southern Hagfish

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

Myxine

Species

Myxine australis (Southern Hagfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Babosa del Mar

French Myxine

Portuguese Peixe-bruxa

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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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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Dwarf Hagfish

Myxine pequenoi

Data Deficient

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White-headed Hagfish

Myxine ios

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Hagfish?

The scientific name of Southern Hagfish is Myxine australis. It belongs to the genus Myxine.

What is the conservation status of Southern Hagfish?

Southern Hagfish (Myxine australis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Southern Hagfish live?

Southern Hagfish is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Southern Hagfish belong to?

Southern Hagfish (Myxine australis) belongs to the genus Myxine, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.

Is Southern Hagfish endangered?

No, Southern Hagfish (Myxine australis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Southern Hagfish belong to?

Southern Hagfish (Myxine australis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Southern Hagfish?

The closest relatives of Southern Hagfish in the genus Myxine include Cape Hagfish, hagfish, Whiteface Hagfish, Jespersen's hagfish, Patagonian Hagfish.