BPBM 9571Ichthyology

Brachysomophis henshawi

Reptilian Snake Eel

As recorded: Brachysomophis henshawi Jordan & Snyder, 1904

Animalia › Chordata › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae

Collected by: J.E. Randall and A.R. EmeryA.R. Emery →Johnson Randall →
Date: April 16, 1970
Locality: Ulebsechel Island; S end; edge of channel
Island: Ulebsechel Island
Depth: 15 m
Identified by: J.E. McCosker, 30 March 200030 March →J.E. McCosker →
Record type: Preserved specimen

6 Bishop specimens of Brachysomophis henshawi · collected 1970–1993Species page ›

Collected the same day

On April 16, 1970, J.E. Randall and A.R. Emery also collected 24+ other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Brachysomophis henshawi. BPBM 9571. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 35596667. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/9571.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 35596667 ↗
Data license: CC0
Last harvested October 26, 2026