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CAS-ICH 57733 Plectropomus truncatus   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  Chan, W. L. / 1960 Epinephelidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 4/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc Other/Previous Number Size 107.3, 123.4, 134.9, 136.0 mm SL
Collector; Vessel Atta, Meterewe, Harry (Rofen) et al  Field Number GVF 0479 Date Collected 21 Aug 1954 : 1100-1400
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 liquid rotenone (4 gals.), dipnets
Locality Coral mesa next to lagoon border at Tapatuaitu, midway between Torongahai Islet and west end of atoll.
Latitude-Longitude 1°5'32"N, 154°43'43"E Bottom Type sand & coral
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Collecting Event Remarks See GVF 0479 (sta. 176) for more data.