Black Hagfish [Eptatretus deani]
Description
The Black Hagfish is a deep-sea species found in the northern Pacific Ocean. It is notable for its dark coloration, which provides camouflage in its deep-sea environment. It inhabits depths of up to 2,740 meters. It is a scavenger, feeding on the carcasses of dead animals that fall to the sea floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hagfish
Myxini
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| Order |
Hagfishes
Myxiniformes
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| Family |
Hagfishes
Myxinidae
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| Genus |
Deep-sea Hagfish
Nemamyxine
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