Ectyomyxilla methanophila sp. nov. Holotype Specimen USNM-39721 (Figure 1A,B). Paratype Specimen USNM-39740 (Figure 1A). Type locality Louisiana Slope, Gulf of Mexico Bush Hill, Green Canyon Lease Block on the (27 46.95 N 91 30-49'W) 542 m depth. Additional material USNM-40632 (Figure 1A) Specimens USNM-39747, USNM-40619, USNM-406121, Etymology this species with the methane seeps. The species refers to the close relation of Methano methane gas, Phila loving