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Eptatretus longipinnis, n.sp., a new hagfish (family Eptatretidae) from South Australia, with a key to the 5-7 gilled Eptatretidae

Year: 1975

Type: article

Abstract: A new species of hagfish, Eptatretus longipinnis (Family Eptatretidae) based on a specimen from coastal waters near Robe, South Australia, is described.The species differs from other members of the genus in having a well developed ventral fin-fold extending into the branchial region.The genus Paramyxine is regarded as a junior synonym of Eptatretus.A key is given to the species of Eptatretus having 5-7 pairs of gills.

Source: Biodiversity Heritage Library (Smithsonian Institution)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16585303

Author: Strahan, R

Language: English

Topic: Fish Biology and Ecology Studies

Subfield: Aquatic Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W45586449

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Cited by: 16

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