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CAS-SU(ICH) 1713 Acanthurus bahianus   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  Nelson, G. J. / 1971 Acanthuridae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 1/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-75% EtOH Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel U.S. Fish Commission; Albatross Field Number Z101713 Date Collected  
Continent/Ocean Atlantic Ocean / SW Atlantic Country Brazil State County
Water Body Drainage Island Group Island
Depth Width Salinity M Gear
Locality Bahia, Brazil
Latitude-Longitude -13.079663°, -38.373845°; uncertainty: 272657 m (Source: FishNet Collaborative Georeferencing Project) Bottom Type
Georef. RemarksThe description is too vague since it just refers to a state. The specimens are marine, I plotted the locality near Salvador as an approximate.
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks The metal tag with #1713 is loose inside jar; the specimen is attached with a metal tag with #540. In same jar with SU 4427.
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