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CAS-ICH 200180 Scolecenchelys acutirostris   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  McCosker, J. E. / 10 May 1998 Ophichthidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 3/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Fehlmann, Brittan, Damian, Sumang et al  Field Number GVF 0867 Date Collected 26 Aug 1956 : 1530-1800
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / Indo-West Pacific Country Palau State Kayangel State County
Water Body Drainage Island Group Island Kayangel Atoll
Depth Width Salinity Gear 1 gal. Pro-Noxfish
Locality Within lagoon ca. 100 yds. E. of West Passage; small coral heads; water clear, 3-10' deep; no current; no vegetation.
Latitude-Longitude 8°4'13"N, 134°41'47"E Bottom Type sandy bottom with small coral heads
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks
Collecting Event Remarks see GVF 867 (sta. 81) for more data.