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BPBM 9257Ichthyology

Pseudochromis tapeinosoma

As recorded: Pseudochromis tapeinosoma Bleeker, 1853

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Pseudochromidae

Collected by: J.E. Randall, G.R. Allen, and W. HashimotoGerald R. Allen →William Hashimoto →Johnson Randall →
Date: April 20, 1968
Locality: Enewetak Atoll; Jedrol (=Bogen; =Rex) islet, S side
Island: Enewetak Atoll
Depth: 4 m
Record type: Preserved specimen

17 Bishop specimens of Pseudochromis tapeinosoma · collected 1966–2008Species page ›

Collected the same day

On April 20, 1968, J.E. Randall, G.R. Allen, and W. Hashimoto also collected 16 other specimens.

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Acanthurus nigroris

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Anyperodon leucogrammicus

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Calotomus carolinus

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Cirripectes stigmaticus

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Gomphosus varius

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Gymnothorax fuscomaculatus

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Halichoeres marginatus

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Myripristis

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Myripristis amaena

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Ostorhinchus nigrofasciatus

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Parupeneus cyclostomus

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Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus

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Sargocentron tiere

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Stegastes fasciolatus

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Thalassoma quinquevittatum

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Pseudochromis tapeinosoma observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1968. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 4 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-01-29.

2026-01-29

Nui Beach, Phuket, Thailand

2024-11-03

Waigeo Barat, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua, Indonesia

2023-12-07

Minahasa Utara, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesien

2018-04-25

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand

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

Cite this specimen

Pseudochromis tapeinosoma. BPBM 9257. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 38252950. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/9257.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 38252950 ↗
Data license: CC0
Last harvested October 26, 2026