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CAS-ICH 200192 Scolecenchelys macroptera   [Catalog of Fishes]       ID by/date  McCosker, J. E. / 10 May 1998 Ophichthidae
Counts (Alc/Skel/CS) 5/0/0 Prep Type - Preservative alc-55% isopropanol Other/Previous Number Size      
Collector; Vessel Sumang, Bapilung & Manggur  Field Number GVF 1907 Date Collected 13 Dec 1959 : 900-1600
Continent/Ocean Pacific Ocean / Indo-West Pacific Country Micronesia State Yap State County
Water Body Drainage Island Group Yap Is. Island Yap I.
Depth 4-9 ft Width Salinity Gear 0.5 gal. emulsified rotenone
Locality Southwest side of Gorror I.
Latitude-Longitude 9°25'46"N, 138°4'37"E Bottom Type sand w/porites, coral heads, eel grass & algae
Acc. Number Specimen Remarks
Collecting Event Remarks Coral Fish Project; see GVF 1907 (sta. 59-84) for more data.