BPBM 29174Ichthyology

Xestochilus nebulosus

As recorded: Xestochilus nebulosus (Smith, 1962)

Animalia › Chordata › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae

Collected by: J.E. Randall and Scott JohnsonScott Johnson →Johnson Randall →
Date: October 13, 1982
Locality: Enewetak Atoll; Japtan (=Muti; =David) islet; lagoon side
Island: Enewetak Atoll
Depth: 6 m
Record type: Preserved specimen

9 Bishop specimens of Xestochilus nebulosus · collected 1971–1986Species page ›

Collected the same day

On October 13, 1982, J.E. Randall and Scott Johnson also collected 22 other specimens.

Xestochilus nebulosus observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1982. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 1 research-grade sighting in the wild, most recently on 2023-03-24.

2023-03-24

Poblacion III, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines

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Cite this specimen

Xestochilus nebulosus. BPBM 29174. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 39700952. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/29174.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 39700952 ↗
Data license: CC0
Last harvested October 26, 2026