Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Scientific Name
Scorpaenodes varipinnis Smith, 1957
Classification
Order
Family
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Storage Method
Region
Field Collection Site
Collection Method
Collection Date
19 Jan 2015
Collector
Depth from
12m
Site Description
about 200 m north of pass, outer reef slope
Habitat Notes
Steep coral wall with gutters and deep chasm, swim-through, overhangs and caves. A few gorgonian fans deeper.
Site latitude/longitude
-23.61611 (± 10 m)
-178.92981 (± 10 m)
Last Update
14 Jan 2025
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