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BPBM 39312Ichthyology

Myripristis tiki

As recorded: Myripristis tiki Greenfield, 1974

Animalia › Chordata › Beryciformes › Holocentridae

Collected by
J.E. Randall and J.L. EarleJohn L. Earle →Johnson Randall →
Date
February 1, 1986
Locality
Easter Island; off Motu Tautara
Depth
18 m
Record type
Preserved specimen
8 Bishop specimens of Myripristis tiki · collected 1969–1986Species page ›

Collected the same day

On February 1, 1986, J.E. Randall and J.L. Earle also collected 13 other specimens.

Myripristis tiki observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1986. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 4 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2023-09-26.

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

Cite this specimen

Myripristis tiki. BPBM 39312. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 37633212. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/39312.

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