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CAS-ICH 87410 Chaetodon auriga   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  Burgess, W. E. / Jul 1968 Chaetodontidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 1/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Gaines, R. A.; Damian  Field Number GVF 0941 Date Collected 7 Oct 1956 : 1330-1600
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / Indo-West Pacific Country Palau State Kayangel State County
Water Body Drainage Island Group Island Kayangel I.
Depth Width Salinity Gear 2 qts. noxfish, 1 lb. TNT, hand, nets
Locality Lagoon center; 3/4 mile from sandy shore; no vegetation; no current; water visibility 30', 30-33' deep; low tide.
Latitude-Longitude 8°4'9"N, 134°42'26"E Bottom Type fine sand w/scattered coral monoliths
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Collecting Event Remarks See GVF 941 (sta. 155) for more data.