Fishing for Atlantic hagfish

Myxine glutinosa

The Atlantic hagfish is an eel-like marine creature known for its scaleless, slime-producing body. It resides in deep, cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, often burrowing into soft substrates. Typically reaching up to 32 inches in length and weighing around 1.5 pounds, it exhibits scavenging behavior, feeding on dead or dying fish by burrowing into their bodies. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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