Fishing for Gulf hagfish

The Gulf hagfish is a slender, eel-like marine creature found in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Measuring up to 20 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it features a jawless mouth and smooth, scaleless skin. It feeds on carrion and small invertebrates, often burrowing into carcasses. Known for producing copious slime, it exhibits nocturnal and scavenging behavior. This summary is AI generated