Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Scientific Name
Saurida gracilis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Classification
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Field Collection Site
Collection Method
Collection Date
20 Jan 2015
Collector
Depth from
3m
Site Description
inside western lagoon
Habitat Notes
Sandy bottom at about 9 m depth, with 10 x 10 m coral bommie rising to 3 m depth. Caves and holes.
Site latitude/longitude
-23.96667 (± 10 m)
-178.9 (± 10 m)
Last Update
14 Jan 2025
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