Eptatretus Walkeri
📖 Overview
Eptatretus Walkeri (Eptatretus walkeri), first described by McMillan & Wisner, 2004 is a large fish in the family Myxinidae (order Myxiniformes). Adults typically reach 51.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 75 to 120 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Six pairs of gill pouches (GP) and apertures (GA); GA closely spaced in a linear or slightly irregular pattern; each GA with pale margin. Fused cusps 3/2, total cusps 38-44. Prebranchial slime pores 16-20, total pores 69-79. Ventral finfold poorly developed to vestigial. Eyespots faint or absent .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eptatretus Walkeri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 75 - 120 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Japan and Korea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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