Whiteface 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 (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Myxini (Myxini)

Order

Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)

Family

Myxinidae

Genus

Myxine

Species

Myxine circifrons (Whiteface Hagfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lamprea Babosa

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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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 Whiteface Hagfish?

The scientific name of Whiteface Hagfish is Myxine circifrons. It belongs to the genus Myxine.

What is the conservation status of Whiteface Hagfish?

Whiteface Hagfish (Myxine circifrons) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Whiteface Hagfish live?

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

What family does Whiteface Hagfish belong to?

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

Is Whiteface Hagfish endangered?

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

What kingdom does Whiteface Hagfish belong to?

Whiteface Hagfish (Myxine circifrons) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of Whiteface Hagfish?

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