Mirorictus taningi Parr, 1947
Striped tubeshoulder

Family:  Platytroctidae (Tubeshoulders)
Max. size:  13.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1750 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of Panama.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal fin rays 18.5; anal 17.5. Branchiostegal rays 4. Pyloric caeca 5. Gill rakers at first arch 5 + 1 + 12, the longest about 3% SL. Longitudinal scale series about 66 scales from the top of the gill slit to caudal base.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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