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Canthigaster ocellicincta
As recorded: Canthigaster ocellicincta Allen & Randall, 1977
Animalia › Chordata › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae
- Collected by
- J.E. Randall
- Date
- July 6, 1986
- Locality
- Augulpelu Reef; S side
- Island
- Augulpelu Reef
- Depth
- 15 m
- Record type
- Preserved specimen
Collected the same day
On July 6, 1986, J.E. Randall also collected 3 other specimens.
Canthigaster ocellicincta observed alive
This specimen was collected in 1986. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 20 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-05-28.

2026-05-28
(c) Nigel Marsh, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2025-09-22
Îles du Vent, Polynésie française
(c) elodie_courtois, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2024-10-29
Semporna, MY-SA, MY
(c) L Timmo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2024-05-14
Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
(c) Ella Pennington, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2024-04-13
Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia
(c) Frank Krasovec, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

2023-06-15
Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines
(c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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Cite this specimen
Canthigaster ocellicincta. BPBM 31394. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 35755208. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/31394.
Record sources
- GBIF occurrence 35755208 ↗
- Data license: CC0
- Last harvested October 26, 2026
