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Pseudanthias mooreanus in life
In life — Moorea Anthias, photographed by an iNaturalist observer, not this specimen. (c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David R
BPBM 14051Ichthyology

Pseudanthias mooreanus

Moorea Anthias

As recorded: Pseudanthias mooreanus (Herre, 1935)

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Serranidae

Collected by
J.E. Randall
Date
April 14, 1971
Locality
Takaroa Atoll; N side of pass near entrance
Depth
6 m
Record type
Preserved specimen
15 Bishop specimens of Pseudanthias mooreanus · collected 1967–1998Species page ›

Collected the same day

On April 14, 1971, J.E. Randall also collected 3 other specimens.

Pseudanthias mooreanus observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1971. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 2 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2025-06-09.

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

Cite this specimen

Pseudanthias mooreanus. BPBM 14051. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 38240714. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/14051.

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