SPC CoFish Invertebrates Observations Palau 2007
Citation
Friedman K, Tardy E, Pakoa K, Lasi F, Magron F (2018). SPC CoFish Invertebrates Observations Palau 2007. Version 1.2. The Pacific Community (SPC). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/3g25ab accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.Description
Marine invertebrate species of commercial interest observed in Palau during the CoFish surveys in Koror, Ngarchelong, Ngatpang and Airai (2007) with a mix of survey methods (manta tow, reef benthos transects, and day and night searches)Sampling Description
Study Extent
Koror, Ngarchelong, Ngatpang and Airai in PalauSampling
Diversity and abundance of invertebrate species were determined using a range of survey techniques, including broad-scale assessment (using the manta-tow technique) and finer-scale assessment of specific reef and benthic habitats. Broad-scale assessments were used to record large sedentary invertebrates; transects were 300 m long × 2 m wide, across inshore, midshore and more exposed oceanic habitats. Fine-scale assessments were conducted in target areas (areas with naturally higher abundance and/or the most suitable habitat) to specifically describe resource status. Fine-scale assessments were conducted of both reef (hard-bottom) and sandy (soft-bottom) areas to assess the range, size, and condition of invertebrate species present and to determine the nature and condition of the habitat with greater accuracy. These assessments were conducted using 40 m transects (1 m wide swathe, six replicates per station) recording most epi-benthic resources (those living on the bottom) and potential indicator species. For trochus and bêche-de-mer fisheries, searches to assess aggregations were made in the surf zone along exposed reef edges. On occasion, when time and conditions allowed, dives to 25–35 m were made to determine the availability of deeper-water sea cucumber populations. Night searches were conducted on inshore reefs to assess nocturnal sea cucumber species See http://purl.org/spc/digilib/doc/pfj5wMethod steps
- Multiple observations for the same species aggregated by replicate. For replicates with a start and end positions (manta tow), the position provided is the middle point.
Taxonomic Coverages
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Acanthaster planci
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Actinopyga echinites
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Actinopyga lecanora
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Actinopyga mauritiana
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Actinopyga miliaris
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Actinopyga palauensis
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Actinopyga sp.
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Anadara antiquata
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Anadara sp.
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Arca sp.
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Astralium sp.
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Atrina sp.
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Atrina vexillum
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Barbatia sp.
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Beguina semiorbiculata
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Bohadschia argus
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Bohadschia marmorata
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Bohadschia vitiensis
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Bursa bufonia
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Cassiopea andromeda
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Cassiopea sp.
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Cassis cornuta
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Cerithium nodulosum
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Cerithium sp.
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Chama sp.
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Charonia tritonis
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Chicoreus brunneus
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Chicoreus sp.
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Choriaster granulatus
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Conomurex luhuanus
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Conus bandanus
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Conus capitaneus
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Conus consors
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Conus distans
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Conus eburneus
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Conus emaciatus
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Conus flavidus
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Conus imperialis
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Conus leopardus
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Conus litteratus
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Conus lividus
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Conus marmoreus
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Conus miles
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Conus miliaris
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Conus pulicarius
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Conus quercinus
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Conus rattus
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Conus sanguinolentus
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Conus sp.
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Conus striatus
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Conus vexillum
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Coralliophila sp.
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Culcita novaeguineae
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Cypraea sp.
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Cypraea tigris
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Diadema savignyi
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Diadema setosum
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Diadema sp.
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Dolabella auricularia
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Drupa rubusidaeus
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Drupina grossularia
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Echinometra mathaei
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Echinothrix calamaris
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Echinothrix diadema
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Entacmaea quadricolor
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Erosaria erosa
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Erosaria helvola
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Etisus splendidus
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Filifusus filamentosus
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Gafrarium sp.
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Gibberulus gibberulus gibbosus
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Haliotis asinina
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Harpago chiragra
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Heterocentrotus mamillatus
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Hippopus hippopus
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Hippopus porcellanus
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Holothuria atra
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Holothuria coluber
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Holothuria edulis
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Holothuria flavomaculata
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Holothuria fuscogilva
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Holothuria fuscopunctata
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Holothuria hilla
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Holothuria nobilis
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Holothuria pervicax
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Holothuria scabra
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Holothuria sp.
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Hyotissa sp.
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Lambis lambis
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Lambis truncata
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Latirolagena smaragdulus
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Lentigo lentiginosus
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Linckia guildingi
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Linckia laevigata
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Lopha cristagalli
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Luria isabella
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Lyncina lynx
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Lyncina vitellus
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Lysiosquillina maculata
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Lysiosquillina sp.
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Malleus sp.
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Mauritia arabica
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Mespilia globulus
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Monetaria annulus
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Monetaria caputserpentis
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Monetaria moneta
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Nardoa sp.
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Octopus cyanea
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Octopus sp.
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Ovula ovum
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Panulirus penicillatus
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Panulirus sp.
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Panulirus versicolor
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Pearsonothuria graeffei
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Periclimenes sp.
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Pinctada margaritifera
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Pinna sp.
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Pleuroploca sp.
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Portunus sp.
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Protoreaster nodosus
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Pteria penguin
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Saron sp.
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Spondylus sp.
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Stenopus hispidus
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Stichodactyla sp.
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Stichopus chloronotus
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Stichopus hermanni
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Stichopus horrens
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Stichopus vastus
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Synapta maculata
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Synapta sp.
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Talparia talpa
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Tectus conus
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Tectus niloticus
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Tectus pyramis
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Tectus sp.
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Tectus triserialis
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Thais sp.
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Thalassina sp.
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Thelenota ananas
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Thelenota anax
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Toxopneustes pileolus
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Tridacna crocea
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Tridacna derasa
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Tridacna gigas
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Tridacna maxima
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Tridacna sp.
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Tridacna squamosa
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Tripneustes gratilla
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Trochus maculatus
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Trochus sp.
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Turbo argyrostomus
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Turbo chrysostomus
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Turbo crassus
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Turbo setosus
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Tutufa bubo
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Tutufa rubeta
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Tylothais aculeata
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Vasum ceramicum
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Vasum sp.
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Vasum turbinellus
Geographic Coverages
Koror, Ngarchelong, Ngatpang and Airai in Palau
Bibliographic Citations
- Palau country report : profiles and results from survey work at Ngarchelong, Ngatpang, Airai and Koror (April to June 2007) Friedman K.J., Kronen M., Pinca S., Lasi F., Pakoa K., Awira R., Boblin P., Tardy E., Chapman L.B., Magron F. 2009. Palau country report : profiles and results from survey work at Ngarchelong, Ngatpang, Airai and Koror (April to June 2007) . Pacific Regional Oceanic and Coastal Fisheries Development Programme (PROCFish/C/CoFish). Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). 411 p. - http://purl.org/spc/digilib/doc/n55su
- Pakoa K., Friedman K., Moore B., Tardy E., Bertram I. 2014. Assessing Tropical Marine Invertebrates: a manual for Pacific island resource managers. Noumea, New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community. 118 p. - http://purl.org/spc/digilib/doc/pfj5w
Contacts
Kim Friedmanoriginator
position: Senior Reef Fisheries Scientist
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
homepage: http://www.spc.int
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Emmanuel Tardy
originator
position: Reef Fisheries Officer
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
homepage: http://www.spc.int
userId: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=emmanuel-tardy-a0259278
Kalo Pakoa
originator
position: Reef Fisheries Officer
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
homepage: http://www.spc.int
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Ferral Lasi
originator
position: Reef Fisheries Officer
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
homepage: http://www.spc.int
Franck Magron
metadata author
position: Coastal Fisheries Information and Database Manager
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
email: franckm@spc.int
homepage: http://www.spc.int
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Leon Remengesau
owner
position: Director
Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR)
PO Box 359
Koror
PW
Telephone: (+680) 7673125
email: tekoilchei@palaunet.com
Franck Magron
administrative point of contact
position: Coastal Fisheries Information and Database Manager
The Pacific Community
BP D5
Noumea
98848
NC
Telephone: (+687) 26.20.00
email: franckm@spc.int
homepage: http://www.spc.int
userId: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=franck-magron-43b0983a