Gyrinomimus myersi Parr, 1934

Family:  Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes)
Max. size:  6.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1280 - 2791 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-17; Vertebrae: 47-56
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 37039.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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