Species Anthaster valvulatus (Müller & Troschel, 1843)
- Oreaster valvulatus Müller, J. & Troschel, F.H. 1843. 1. Neue Beiträge zur Kenntniss der Asteriden. Archiv für Naturgeschichte 9(1): 113-131 [115].
Type data:
Holotype ZMB 725, south-west Australia.
Distribution
States
South Australia, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Encounter Bay, SA to Cottesloe, WA. Depth range 0-40 m.
IMCRA
Central Western Shelf Province (29), Southwest Shelf Transition (30), Southwest Shelf Province (31), Great Australian Bight Shelf Transition (32), Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, inshore, marine, temperate.
General References
Clark, H.L. 1928. The sea-lilies, sea-stars, brittle-stars and sea-urchins of the South Australian Museum. Records of the South Australian Museum (Adelaide) 3(4): 361-482 figs 108-142
Clark, H.L. 1946. The echinoderm fauna of Australia. Its composition and its origin. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 566: 1-567
Zeidler, W. & Shepherd, S.A. 1982. Sea-stars (Class Asteroidea). 400-418 7 figs pl. 30(2) in Shepherd, S.A. & Thomas, I.M. (eds). Marine Invertebrates of Southern Australia. Handbook of the Flora and Fauna of South Australia Adelaide : Government Printer Part 1 491 pp.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 | 04-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |