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CAS-ICH 202323 Gomphosus varius   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  Chan, W. L. / 8 Aug 1960 Labridae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 4/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Atta, Meterewe, Atto, Harry (Rofen) et al  Field Number GVF 0446 Date Collected 13 Aug 1954 : 1030-1500
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / Indo-West Pacific Country Micronesia State Pohnpei State County
Water Body Drainage Island Group Island Kapingamarangi Atoll
Depth Width Salinity M Gear hook & line, liquid rotenone (2 gal.)
Locality Tihatukira region of Saratokamungeia; reef flat in middle of Ship Pass; s. side of atoll; app. 1 mi. off rocky shore.
Latitude-Longitude 1°2'18"N, 154°45'8"E Bottom Type sand & wheel coral
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks
Collecting Event Remarks see GVF 0446 (sta. 143) for more data.