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BPBM 13553Ichthyology

Enchelyurus ater

As recorded: Enchelyurus ater (Günther, 1877)

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Blenniidae

Collected by
J.E. Randall and R.M. McNairRhett M. McNair →Johnson Randall →
Date
December 13, 1970
Locality
Mangareva Island; S of Rikitea; off Teonekura Point
Depth
7 m
Record type
Preserved specimen
7 Bishop specimens of Enchelyurus ater · collected 1956–1988Species page ›

Collected the same day

On December 13, 1970, J.E. Randall and R.M. McNair also collected 6 other specimens.

Enchelyurus ater observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1970. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 2 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-05-24.

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Enchelyurus ater. BPBM 13553. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 36703964. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/13553.

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