Fishing for Pacific hagfish

Eptatretus stoutii

The Pacific hagfish is a jawless marine fish known for its elongated, eel-like body and slimy skin. It inhabits the deep, cold waters of the Pacific Ocean. Typically reaching up to 20 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on dead or dying fish. Notably, it can produce copious amounts of slime as a defense mechanism. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Data deficient

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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