Myripristis kochiensis Randall & Yamakawa, 1996
Myripristis kochiensis
photo by Shiina, M.

Family:  Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae
Max. size:  15.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Specimens collected by gill nets set on rocky bottom (intended to catch spiny lobsters).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Museum: Shikoku, Kashiwa-jima, NSMT-P47397 (holotype, 14.65 cm SL); AMS I.36491-001; BPBM 36856, 36857; BSKU 82128, 82129; CAS 83134; MNHN 1995-1084; NSMT-P47398; USNM 338763.


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