Strickrott's hagfish
📖 Overview
First record of a myxine record in a hydrothermal vent. Fourth record of a myxine species below 2000m . Known from one specimen only, the holotype (in 2007). Possibly, individuals filmed at Grommit, Oasis, and Yaquina vent sites pertain to the same species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Slender body than other species, depth 2.9% TL (at pharyngocutaneous duct); paired and median ventral nasal sinus papillae both present, and 10 afferent branchial arteries on the medial ventral aorta; slime pores: 18 prebranchial, 12 branchial, 70 trunk, 19 caudal, total 119; 12 gill pouches and apertures; pharyngocutaneous duct widely separated from the opening of posterior left gill apertures; 3 multicusps in anterior row and 2 in posterior row, total cusps 46; paired dorsal nasal sinus papillae; eyespot absent; body coloration pink.: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Strickrott's hagfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Strickrott's hagfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Strickrott's hagfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 2100 - 2300 m . Deep-water; 37°S - 38°S, 111°W - 110°W South eastern Pacific: East Pacific Rise vent site.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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