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Sebastichthys mystinus
Synonym for Sebastes mystinus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1881)

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Synonym
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senior synonym, original combination
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  Etymology of specific epithet  
Name from the Latinized form of the Greek word μυ;stησ, mwhich means initiated one or mystic, c, interpreted by some as 'priest'; 19th century fishermen of Monterey, CA called the fish 'pêche prêtre' because of its dark coloration and its light band between the head bars that resembles a clerical collar (Ref. 103574).
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References using the name as accepted
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