Halichoeres melasmapomus

English: Ocellated Wrasse (1)

As recorded: Halichoeres melasmapomus Randall, 1981

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Labridae

Collected by: J.E. Randall, A.R. Emery, and E.S. HelfmanA.R. Emery →E.S. Helfman →Johnson Randall →
Date: April 22, 1970
Locality: Augulpelu Reef; SW side
Island: Augulpelu Reef
Depth: 42 m
Type status: Paratype
Record type: Preserved specimen

22 Bishop specimens of Halichoeres melasmapomus · collected 1957–1996Species page ›

Collected the same day

On April 22, 1970, J.E. Randall, A.R. Emery, and E.S. Helfman also collected 24+ other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Halichoeres melasmapomus. BPBM 9631. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 37051048. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/9631.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 37051048 ↗
Data license: CC0
Last harvested October 26, 2026