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BPBM 37866Ichthyology

Cirrhimuraena playfairii

Fringelip Snake-eel

As recorded: Cirrhimuraena playfairii (Günther, 1870)

Animalia › Chordata › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae

Collected by
Darrell T. Takaoka
Date
1996
Locality
Oahu; NE side; Kaneohe Bay; Heeia Kea Pier
Island
Oʻahu
Record type
Preserved specimen
7 Bishop specimens of Cirrhimuraena playfairii · collected 1923–1996Species page ›

Cirrhimuraena playfairii observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1996. 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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Cite this specimen

Cirrhimuraena playfairii. BPBM 37866. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 36008216. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/37866.

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