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BPBM 34779Ichthyology

Plectranthias nanus

As recorded: Plectranthias nanus Randall, 1980

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Serranidae

Collected by
J.L. Earle
Date
September 12, 1989
Locality
Midway Atoll; Sand Island, SE side; off NOPF; outside reef
Depth
21 m
Record type
Preserved specimen
40 Bishop specimens of Plectranthias nanus · collected 1967–2005Species page ›

Collected the same day

On September 12, 1989, J.L. Earle also collected 1 other specimen.

Plectranthias nanus observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1989. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 3 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2025-07-19.

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

Cite this specimen

Plectranthias nanus. BPBM 34779. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 38129910. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/34779.

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