Scolecenchelys laticaudata

As recorded: Scolecenchelys laticaudata (Ogilby, 1897)

Animalia › Chordata › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae

Collected by: J.E. Randall, D.B. Cannoy, J.R. Haywood, and D.N. HewettDean B. Cannoy →Jim Haywood →D.N. Hewett →Johnson Randall →
Date: December 18, 1970
Locality: Oeno Atoll; N side of atoll; outside reef off small boat passage
Island: Oeno Atoll
Depth: 15 m
Record type: Preserved specimen

22 Bishop specimens of Scolecenchelys laticaudata · collected 1948–1993Species page ›

Collected the same day

On December 18, 1970, J.E. Randall, D.B. Cannoy, J.R. Haywood, and D.N. Hewett also collected 24+ other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Scolecenchelys laticaudata. BPBM 16507. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 37626281. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/16507.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 37626281 ↗
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Last harvested October 26, 2026