Myxine glutinosa (Common myxine)

She is blind, she has 4 barbes in the mouth. It is of medium to large size.

Myxine glutinosa fish is a small cartilaginous fish that belongs to the family of myxinidae. We also know him under the name of "Limule" or "Hagfish". This fish is characterized by its elongated and thin body, as well as by its viscous skin and covered with small tubers. Its head is equipped with two small eyes and six sensory tentacles which allow it to detect odors and vibrations in the water.

Myxine glutinosa is a fish that lives mainly in the cold waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is often found in seabed, where it is mainly feeding on crabs, molluscs and dead fish. The Limule is an oviparous fish, which means that it lays eggs to reproduce. The eggs are laid on the seabed, and the larvae hatch after a few weeks.

Myxine glutinosa is a fish that is characterized by its ability to defend itself against predators thanks to its viscous body. When attacked, this fish can emit a sticky substance that can paralyze or repel predators. This substance is produced by glands located in its skin, and it is released when the fish is stressed or threatened.

Due to its viscous skin and its lonely behavior, myxin glutinosa is considered an unusual fish. It is often studied by researchers to understand the evolutionary characteristics of cartilaginous fish. Although this fish is not threatened with extinction, it is protected by certain laws to preserve its existence in the oceans.

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Unknown in aquarium.