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BPBM 30992Ichthyology

Cirripectes perustus

As recorded: Cirripectes perustus Smith, 1959

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Blenniidae

Collected by
J.E. Randall, D.W. Strasburg, and Gilbertese fishermenGilbertese fishermen →Johnson Randall →D.W. Strasburg →
Date
July 4, 1951
Locality
Onotoa Atoll; outer reef; surge channel
Record type
Preserved specimen
2 Bishop specimens of Cirripectes perustus · collected 1951–1951Species page ›

Cirripectes perustus observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1951. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 3 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-02-03.

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Cirripectes perustus. BPBM 30992. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 36011788. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/30992.

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