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Fish Collections Data at NMNH

The online Fish Collection database includes all relevant information for each cataloged lot of specimens. Please note that slightly over 50% of our holdings are presently listed and we are constantly adding records. There are currently only a small number of images associated with catalog records. Approximately 95% of families with freshwater-dwelling species, but less than 50% of those of saltwater-dwelling species are entered into the database and available for online search. Data included in the Locality field are directly from a collector's field notes or from cruise logs. Geographic retrieval fields added by cataloging staff are based on internally defined criteria and may not be geographically accurate. If you spot an error in our data please let us know.

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We recommend that you use the Detailed Search link below for most queries (e.g. scientific name or specific locality) to achieve best search results. Key word searches on any available field can be run from the Quick Search box below. Don't know what to search for? Try one of the three sample searches in the Quick Browse panel at right.

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Holotypes with Radiographs

2000 Expedition to Mindoro, Philippines

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