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CAS-ICH 200111 Scolecenchelys cookei   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  McCosker, J. E. / 6 May 1998 Ophichthidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 5/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Harry (Rofen), R. R.; Brock, V. E.; Pioneer Field Number GVF 0011 Date Collected 27 Jun 1951 : 1030-1540
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / NW & Central Pacific Country United States State Hawaii County Honolulu Co.
Water Body Drainage Island Group Hawaiian Is. Island Laysan I.
Depth 0-15 ft Width Salinity Gear rotenone (30 lbs.)
Locality Shore reef station near SW (lee) side of island; water fairly clear, some current.
Latitude-Longitude 25°46.3'N, 171°44.7'W Bottom Type sand, rock & sparse coral
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks
Collecting Event Remarks Station = 51GV-12