Species Nematoscelis microps Sars, 1883
- Nematoscelis microps Sars, G.O. 1883. Preliminary notices on the Schizopoda of H.M.S. "Challenger" Expedition. Bulletin of the Mauritius Institute 7: 1-43 [28].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 2♀, North Atlantic; BMNH ♀, Pacific Ocean, north of Sandwich Islands [Hawai'i]. - Nematoscelis rostrata Sars, G.O. 1883. Preliminary notices on the Schizopoda of H.M.S. "Challenger" Expedition. Bulletin of the Mauritius Institute 7: 1-43 [29].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH a few specimens, tropical Atlantic (Challenger Stn 348).
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Mauchline, J. & Fisher, L.R. 1969. The biology of euphausiids. Advances in Marine Biology 7: 1-454 [86]
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Atlantic-Indo-west central Pacific Oceans (north-south distribution limited by 13ºC isotherm at 200 m depth).
IMCRA
Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: NE oceanic, SE oceanic
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Ecological Descriptors
Epipelagic, mesopelagic, oceanic province.
Extra Ecological Information
Preyed on by fish, depth 200–700 m during day rising to surface at night.
General References
Tattersall, W.M. 1936. Mysidacea and Euphausiacea. Scientific Reports of the Great Barrier Reef Expedition 1928-1929 5: 143-176 [174] (Queensland records)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |