Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Scientific Name
Scorpaenodes
Classification
Order
Family
Genus
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Region
Field Collection Site
Collection Method
Collection Date
03 Jan 2015
Collector
Depth from
14m
Site Description
WNW of Palmerston Island, outer reef
Habitat Notes
Sand and rubble patch about 10m in diameter, surrounded by walls of live coral.
Site latitude/longitude
-18.05114 (± 10 m)
-163.19619 (± 10 m)
Last Update
14 Jan 2025
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