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CAS-ICH 35779 Melichthys vidua   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  Chan, W. L. / 26 Jan 1961 Balistidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 2/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel   Field Number GVF 0217 Date Collected 20 Oct 1953 
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / Indo-West Pacific Country Micronesia State Yap State County Ifalik Municipality
Water Body Drainage Island Group Island Ifalik Atoll
Depth Width Salinity M Gear hook & line
Locality In Ship's Pass off Ella Islet; 800' offshore; high tide; water clear, 7 fms. deep; encrusting algae.
Latitude-Longitude 7°14'34"N, 144°26'44"E Bottom Type rock, coral
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks
Collecting Event Remarks see GVF 217 (sta. 96) for more data.