Halichoeres ornatissimus

English: Ornate Wrasse (2); Hawaiian: la'o (1)

As recorded: Halichoeres ornatissimus (Garrett, 1863)

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Labridae

Collected by: "Tanager" Expedition
Date: July 1, 1923
Locality: Johnston Atoll
Island: Johnston Atoll
Record type: Preserved specimen

19 Bishop specimens of Halichoeres ornatissimus · collected 1901–1991Species page ›

Collected the same day

On July 1, 1923, "Tanager" Expedition also collected 24+ other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Halichoeres ornatissimus. BPBM 4588. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 37049691. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/4588.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 37049691 ↗
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Last harvested October 26, 2026