Canthigaster epilampra

English: Lantern Toby (1)

As recorded: Canthigaster epilampra (Jenkins, 1903)

Animalia › Chordata › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae

Collected by: J.E. Randall
Date: June 26, 1975
Locality: Cebu; [E of]; Mactan Island, E side; off marine station of University of San Carlos
Island: Cebu
Depth: 35 m
Record type: Preserved specimen

20 Bishop specimens of Canthigaster epilampra · collected 1962–2002Species page ›

Collected the same day

On June 26, 1975, J.E. Randall also collected 20 other specimens.

Canthigaster epilampra observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1975. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 75 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-08-06.

2026-08-06

Cook Islands

(c) rinbow, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-05-04

Alor, Kayan Mentarang, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

(c) Mark Rosenstein, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-05-04

Alor, Kayan Mentarang, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

(c) Mark Rosenstein, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-02-28

Guam, 66010

(c) Curtis Hart, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-02-14

Guam, 66010

(c) Curtis Hart, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2026-01-31

Guam, 66010

(c) Curtis Hart, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Cite this specimen

Canthigaster epilampra. BPBM 18461. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 35754261. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/18461.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 35754261 ↗
Data license: CC0
Last harvested October 26, 2026