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CAS-ICH 87295 Chaetodon auriga   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  DeWitt, H. H. / 10 Aug 1959 Chaetodontidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 1/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Atta; Aron; Uruwhet; Hand; Newhouse  Field Number GVF 0380 Date Collected 26 Jul 1954 : 1030-1300
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 1 gal. of liquid rotenone
Locality Top of Tokoelua ilala coral mesa in middle of lagoon; app. 2.5 mi. offshore; low tide; water clear, to 10' deep.
Latitude-Longitude 1°04'29"N, 154°44'05"E Bottom Type coral & sand
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Collecting Event Remarks See GVF 0380 (sta. 77) for more data.