''Eptatretus minor'' is a

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and non-migratory hagfish of the genus ''

Eptatretus ''Eptatretus'' is a large genus of hagfish. Species There are currently 49 recognized species in this genus: * ''Eptatretus aceroi'' Polanco Fernández & Fernholm, 2014 (Acero's hagfish)Polanco Fernandez, A. & Fernholm, B. (2014): A New Specie ...

''. It is found in the deep waters of the northern area of the

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between

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and

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, at depths between 300 and 470 m. This hagfish is a relatively short and stout species, reaching a maximum length of nearly 40 cm. It is only known from a few specimens.IUCN - ''Eptatretus minor''
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References

* Myxinidae Fish of the Gulf of Mexico Fish described in 1981 {{jawless-fish-stub