Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Scientific Name
Asterorhombus
Classification
Order
Family
Genus
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Region
Field Collection Site
Collection Method
Collection Date
20 Jan 2015
Collector
Depth from
12m
Site Description
bommie on outer reef slope, west of Herald Bight
Habitat Notes
Sand at 21-24 m, large coral wall rising to about 4 m depth. Holes and overhangs.
Site latitude/longitude
-23.93794 (± 10 m)
-179.14206 (± 10 m)
Last Update
16 Jan 2025
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