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CAS-ICH 87390 Chaetodon auriga   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  DeWitt, H. H. / 10 Aug 1959 Chaetodontidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 2/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Atta, Meterewe, Koich, Frely, Harry  Field Number GVF 0470 Date Collected 19 Aug 1954 : 1200-1500
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 rotenone: 2 gals. liquid, 10 lbs. powdered
Locality Tiurahi lagoon border reef at west end of atoll; app. 4 miles off rock/gravel/sand shore; water clear, 5-20' deep.
Latitude-Longitude 1°4'56"N, 154°42'30"E Bottom Type sand, silt & coral
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Collecting Event Remarks See GVF 0470 (sta. 167) for more data.