Scolecenchelys laticaudata

As recorded: Scolecenchelys laticaudata (Ogilby, 1897)

Animalia › Chordata › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae

Collected by: J.E. Randall, D.B. Cannoy, and S.R. ChristianDean B. Cannoy →Steve R. Christian →Johnson Randall →
Date: December 28, 1970
Locality: Pitcairn Island; off Christian's Point; caves
Island: Pitcairn Island
Depth: 15 m
Record type: Preserved specimen

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

Collected the same day

On December 28, 1970, J.E. Randall, D.B. Cannoy, and S.R. Christian also collected 24+ other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Scolecenchelys laticaudata. BPBM 16980. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 37626367. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/16980.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 37626367 ↗
Data license: CC0
Last harvested October 26, 2026