Goliath hagfish

Eptatretus goliath

The largest hagfish in deep New Zealand waters

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Anguilliform
Compressed cross-section
Large
Tropical fish

Eptatretus goliath, also known as the goliath hagfish, is the largest species of hagfish. It is native to the subtropical coast of the Northern island of New Zealand in marine benthic habitats. It is found at depths of around 811 meters.

Class: Hagfishes
Order: Hagfishes
Family: Myxinidae
Genus: Eptatretus
Maximum length: 127.5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Southwest Pacific: off New Zealand.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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