| Common name | Strickrott's hagfish |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Locality | Hydrothermal vent in South eastern Pacific. |
| Ref. | |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | person (eponym) |
| 1st modifier | primary lexeme |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | Named in honor of DSV Alvin pilot Mr. Bruce Strickrott. Personal communication of Peter Møller the senior author of the species (eamil 19/02/2008). |