Thalassoma lutescens

English: Sunset Wrasse (1)

As recorded: Thalassoma lutescens (Lay & Bennett, 1839)

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Labridae

Collected by: D.B. Cannoy, A. Sinoto, and R.R. CostelloDean B. Cannoy →Rich Costello →Akihiko Sinoto →
Date: January 31, 1971
Locality: Rapa Island; NE side; E side of Tematapu Point
Island: Rapa Island
Depth: 5 m
Record type: Preserved specimen

78 Bishop specimens of Thalassoma lutescens · collected 1900–1996Species page ›

Collected the same day

On January 31, 1971, D.B. Cannoy, A. Sinoto, and R.R. Costello also collected 24+ other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Thalassoma lutescens. BPBM 17228. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 39116003. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/17228.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 39116003 ↗
Data license: CC0
Last harvested October 26, 2026