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BPBM 3545Ichthyology

Cirrhimuraena playfairii

Fringelip Snake-eel

As recorded: Cirrhimuraena playfairii (Günther, 1870)

Animalia › Chordata › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae

Collected by
Mr. Raysor
Date
June 1, 1923
Locality
Maui; Lahaina
Island
Maui
Record type
Preserved specimen
7 Bishop specimens of Cirrhimuraena playfairii · collected 1923–1996Species page ›

Collected the same day

On June 1, 1923, Mr. Raysor also collected 4 other specimens.

Cypselurus simus

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Epigonus atherinoides

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Parexocoetus brachypterus

Ichthyology

Synodus myops

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Cirrhimuraena playfairii observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1923. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 1 research-grade sighting in the wild, most recently on 2026-01-28.

Cirrhimuraena playfairii observed 2026-01-28

2026-01-28

Maunalua Bay, East Honolulu, HI, US

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

Cite this specimen

Cirrhimuraena playfairii. BPBM 3545. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 36010806. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/3545.

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