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CAS-ICH 68577 Kyphosus vaigiensis   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  Chan, W. L. / 1961 Kyphosidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 6/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Kindaro; Kwaehalara; Rofen (Harry), Robert R.  Field Number GVF 0442 Date Collected 12 Aug 1954 
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 throw nets
Locality Surf zone of Tirakanme Islet, s. side of atoll; app. 100 yds. off beachrock shore; low tide; water clear, 1' deep.
Latitude-Longitude 1°1'36"N, 154°46'35"E Bottom Type reef pavement
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks SEE GVF 0442 FOR MORE DATA.
Collecting Event Remarks see GVF 442 (sta. 139) for more data.