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CAS-ICH 87268 Chaetodon auriga   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  DeWitt, H. H. / 7 Aug 1959 Chaetodontidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 2/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Atta, Meterewe, Harry (Rofen) et al  Field Number GVF 0475 Date Collected 20 Aug 1954 : 1000-1400
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 powdered rotenone (15 lbs.)
Locality Masutuwangak coral mesa immediately south of Tewawa Elal, west end of atoll; approx. 4 miles offshore; low tide.
Latitude-Longitude 1°4'15"N, 154°42'38"E Bottom Type coral & sand
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Collecting Event Remarks See GVF 0475 (sta. 172) for more data.