Caribbean Hagfish
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| Myxine mcmillanae Hensley, 1991) |
The Caribbean Hagfish (Myxine mcmillanae) is a scaleless, eel-like fish found in Caribbean waters. It is rarely seen as it lives in very deep water from 2,300-4,950 feet (700-1,500 meters) and likes to burrow into the mud. Their body is grey with a contrasting white head. They have 7 internal gills connected to a single opening on each side of the body.
[edit] References
- Smith, C. Lavett (1997). National Audubon Society Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 224.
- Myxine mcmillanae (TSN 622241). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 16 February 2008.
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