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CAS-ICH 62816 Plectropomus areolatus   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  Randall, J. E. / 1987 Epinephelidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 2/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Rikrik, Sumang-Y, Fehlmann  Field Number GVF 0599 Date Collected 15 Aug 1955 : 1500-1700
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / Indo-West Pacific Country Palau State County
Water Body Drainage Island Group Island Rattakadokoru I.
Depth Width Salinity M Gear hook & line, Harengula bait
Locality Outer edge off outer reef west of Rattakadokoru I.; app. 75 yds. from the reef; water ca. 50 ft. deep.
Latitude-Longitude 7°17'0"N, 134°15'5"E Bottom Type rock & coral
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks SEE GVF 0599 FOR MORE DATA.
Collecting Event Remarks see GVF 599 (sta. 97) for more data.