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CAS-ICH 63217 Scatophagus argus   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  G. R. Allen & L. R. Parenti / 1987 Scatophagidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 4/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-75% EtOH Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Parenti, L. R.; Allen, G. R.; et al  Field Number LRP 87-23 Date Collected 17 Oct 1987 : 1300-1500
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / Indo-West Pacific Country Papua New Guinea State Madang Province County
Water Body Bosngun (Bur) R. Drainage Ramu R. Drainage Island Group Island
Depth Width Salinity F Gear rotenone & dip nets
Locality About 0.5 km east of Bosmun village, approx. 5 km from where it enters the Ramu R.; some salvinia & hydrilla.
Latitude-Longitude 4°10'0"S, 144°39'0"E Bottom Type mud (reeds and bamboo at shore)
Acc. Number 1988-III:21 Specimen Remarks FRESHWATER; SOME SALVINIA AND HYDRILLA PRESENT
Collecting Event Remarks