Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Forsterygion malcolmi Hardy, 1987
Classification
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Region
Field Collection Site
Collection Method
Collection Date
13 Apr 2013
Collector
Depth from
9m
Site Description
Three Kings Islands, Rock-walled cove on W side of South West Island.
Habitat Notes
Semicircular cove about 15m in diameter s. Sheer rock walls with a few with a few cracks and crevice. Bottom of a few large rocks, mostly cobble and sand patches. Sargassum-dominated on bottom, walls lined with invertebrates.
Site latitude/longitude
-34.17406 (± 1 m)
172.06822 (± 1 m)
Last Update
16 Jan 2025
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