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BPBM 16331IchthyologyParatype

Pteragogus variabilis

As recorded: Pteragogus variabilis Randall, 2013

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Labridae

Collected by
J.E. Randall
Date
November 17, 1973
Locality
Mauritius; W coast; about 1.5 miles N of Flic en Flac
Island
Mauritius
Depth
28 m
Type status
Paratype
Record type
Preserved specimen
2 Bishop specimens of Pteragogus variabilis · collected 1973–1980Species page ›

Collected the same day

On November 17, 1973, J.E. Randall also collected 4 other specimens.

Cyprinocirrhites polyactis

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Halichoeres pelicieri

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Lutjanus bengalensis

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Ostracion cubicus

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Pteragogus variabilis observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1973. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 2 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2021-07-13.

Pteragogus variabilis observed 2021-07-13

2021-07-13

Utende, טנזניה

(c) Rafi Amar, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Pteragogus variabilis observed 2001-10-20

2001-10-20

Pemba

(c) Ditch Townsend, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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

Cite this specimen

Pteragogus variabilis. BPBM 16331. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 38293503. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/16331.

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