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CAS-ICH 200126 Scolecenchelys gymnota   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  McCosker, J. E. / 6 May 1998 Ophichthidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 2/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Fehlmann, H. Adair; Rofen (Harry), Robert R.; et al  Field Number GVF 0551 Date Collected 31 Jul 1955 : 1240-1400
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / Indo-West Pacific Country Palau State County
Water Body Drainage Island Group Island Urukthapel I.
Depth Width Salinity Gear rotenone & dip nets
Locality Inside of outer barrier reef, ca. 0.75 mi. SSW of Ngaremediu District, e. side of island; water 3.4-7' deep.
Latitude-Longitude 7°14'13"N, 134°26'45"E Bottom Type coral & sand
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks
Collecting Event Remarks See GVF 551 (sta. 52) for more data.