Species Manonichthys splendens (Fowler, 1931)
Splendid Dottyback
- Pseudochromis splendens Fowler, H.W. 1931. Contributions to the biology of the Philippine Archipelago and adjacent regions. The fishes of the families Pseudochromidae, Lobotidae, Pempheridae, Priacanthidae, Lutjanidae, Pomadasyidae, and Terapontidae collected by the United States Bureau of Fisheries Steamer Albatross, chiefly in Philippine seas and adjacent waters. Bulletin of the United States National Museum 100(11): 1-388 figs 1-29 [35].
Type data:
Holotype USNM 89991, Doworra Island, Indonesia.
Generic Combinations
- Manonichthys splendens (Fowler, 1931). —
Gill, A.C. 2004. Revision of the Indo-Pacific dottyback fish subfamily Pseudochrominae (Perciformes: Pseudochromidae). Smithiana, Publication in Aquatic Biodiversity, Monographs 1: 1-213 [40-42] (changed combination as type of genus Manonichthys)
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Scott Reef, WA (14º04´S), although more specimens required to assess status (see Gill 2004); tropical, east Indian Ocean.
IMCRA
Timor Province (2)
Ecological Descriptors
Coral reef, inshore, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
3-35 m.
General References
Gill, A.C. 2004. Revision of the Indo-Pacific dottyback fish subfamily Pseudochrominae (Perciformes: Pseudochromidae). Smithiana, Publication in Aquatic Biodiversity, Monographs 1: 1-213 [40-42]
Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [520] (as Pseudochromis splendens)
Common Name References
Allen, G.R. 1997. Marine Fishes of Tropical Australia and South-east Asia. Perth : Western Australian Museum 292 pp. 106 pls. [96] (Splendid Dottyback)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Nov-2012 | 26-Nov-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 30-Mar-2010 | MODIFIED |