Myxine glutinosa

Atlantic hagfish | Myxine du nord | TSN Code 159772

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)

Specific to the species

• Colour : usually pink in life (becomes darker gray-purple after capture)
• 4 short, fleshy barbels on mouth
• No eyes, pectoral fins, or bony jaws
• Produces copious amounts of mucus in water

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 12666
• Total catch in weight (kg): 725
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 481
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 218
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 353
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 1
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 32
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 203
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 252

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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This species is part of the following group(s):

• Eel-like fishes