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BPBM 17991Ichthyology
Acanthurus xanthopterus
English: Yellowfin Surgeonfish (1)
As recorded: Acanthurus xanthopterus Valenciennes, 1835
Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Acanthuridae
- Collected by
- J.E. Randall, H. Miller, R.M. McNair, J. Fry, and R.F. MyersJames Fry →Rhett M. McNair →H.A. Miller →Robert F. Myers →Johnson Randall →
- Date
- December 12, 1974
- Locality
- Enewetak Atoll; Enewetak (=Eniwetok; =Fred) islet, S end; lagoon side; off Garbage Pier
- Island
- Enewetak Atoll
- Depth
- 3 m
- Record type
- Preserved specimen
Collected the same day
On December 12, 1974, J.E. Randall, H. Miller, R.M. McNair, J. Fry, and R.F. Myers also collected 3 other specimens.
Cite this specimen
Acanthurus xanthopterus. BPBM 17991. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 34605754. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/17991.
Record sources
- GBIF occurrence 34605754 ↗
- Data license: CC0
- Last harvested October 26, 2026