Genus Acanthaster Gervais, 1841
- Acanthaster Gervais, P. 1841. Astérie. Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles Supplement 1(2): 461-481 [470].
Type species:
Asterias echinites Ellis & Solander in Watt, 1786 (see Haszprunar & Spies (2014) for correction to name and author of type, previously given as Acanthaster echinus) by monotypy.
Distribution
States
Queensland, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Lord Howe Rise - Elizabeth and Middleton Reefs
IMCRA
Timor Transition (1), Lord Howe Province (14), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Western Shelf Transition (28), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Central Eastern Shelf Province (38), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
General References
Haszprunar, G. & Spies, M. 2014. An integrative approach to the taxonomy of the crown-of-thorns starfish species group (Asteroidea: Acanthaster): A review of names and comparison to recent molecular data. Zootaxa 3841: 271-284
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 | 17-Sep-2014 | MODIFIED | ||
| 09-Aug-2012 | MODIFIED |