Fishing for Broadgilled hagfish

Eptatretus cirrhatus

The broadgilled hagfish is a jawless marine fish known for its elongated, eel-like body and distinctive barbels around the mouth. Typically reaching up to 32 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it inhabits deep, cold ocean waters. It feeds on carrion, using its rasping tongue to burrow into prey. Notably, it secretes slime as a defense mechanism. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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