Species Rhytisma monticulum (Verseveldt, 1982)
- Alcyonium monticulum Verseveldt, J. 1982. New species of Alcyonacea (Octocorallia) from the Great Barrier Reef, South-East Asia, and the Red Sea. Zoologische Mededelingen (Leiden) 56(12): 143-151, figs 1-4, pls 1-2 [144-145].
Type data:
Holotype RMNH COEL 13904 one colony in alcohol, John Brewer Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Off Townsville, 10 m.
Paratype(s) RMNH COEL 13905 eight colonies in alcohol, John Brewer Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Off Townsville, 10 m.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states,
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and
IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be
reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the
entire distribution. See further details below.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Ecological Descriptors
Hard bottom, marine, sessile.
General References
Alderslade, P. 2000. Four new genera of soft corals (Coelenterata: Octocorallia), with notes on the classification of some established taxa. Zoologische Mededelingen (Leiden) 74(16): 237-249 (Great Barrier Reef record reference)
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Aug-2022 | OCTOCORALLIA Haeckel, 1866 | 13-Aug-2013 | MOVED | Dr Phil Alderslade |
| 05-Aug-2022 | 24-Nov-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 14-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 29-Sep-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 11-May-2010 | MODIFIED |