Description

Teeth 2-cusp multicusps on the anterior and posterior sets of cusps. Inner dorsal surface of the nasal sinus near the apex with a single medial small papilla. Gill pouches 6 pairs (Ref. 43102).

Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Myxini

Order: Myxiniformes

Family: Myxinidae

Genus: Myxine

Species: Myxine kuoi Mok, 2002

Climate Zone

Biology

Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.

Habitat

bathydemersal

Conservation Status

Data deficient

Threat to Humans

Harmless