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CAS-ICH 200170 Scolecenchelys macroptera   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  McCosker, J. E. / 10 May 1998 Ophichthidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 4/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Sumang, Basilung, Manggur, Bronson  Field Number GVF 1908 Date Collected 14 Dec 1959 : 1100-1630
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / Indo-West Pacific Country Micronesia State Yap State County
Water Body Drainage Island Group Yap Is. Island Yap I.
Depth Width Salinity Gear 1 qt. emulsified rotenone
Locality Southwest corner of Map I.; water very dark, nearly black, 1-5' deep; 50-200' off clay shore.
Latitude-Longitude 9°33'57"N, 138°9'21"E Bottom Type mud between coral boulders
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks
Collecting Event Remarks Coral Fish Project; see GVF 1908 (sta. 59-85) for more data.