- Astropecten monacanthus Sladen, W.P. 1883. The Asteroidea of H.M.S. Challenger Expedition.— Part II. Astropectinidae. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Zoology Zool. 17: 214-269 [263].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1890.5.7.302–3 2 specimens, 11º07´N 123º07´E, Philippines. - Astropecten squamosus Sluiter, C.P. 1889. Die Evertebraten aus der Sammlung des Koniglichen naturwissenschaflichen Vereins in niederlandische Indien in Batavia. 1. Holothuroidea. Natuurkundig Tijdschrift voor Nederlandsch Indië 48: 285-313 [Date published 31/12/1889] [509].
Type data:
Holotype ZMA E2208, Sumbawa, Indonesia.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Döderlein, L. 1917. Die Asteriden der Siboga Expedition. I. Die Gattung Astropecten und ihre Stammesgeschichte. Siboga-Expéditie Report 46(a): 1-191 figs 1-20 pls 1-17 [150]
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Houtman Abrolhos, WA to Abbot Point, Bowen, Qld; Indo-west Pacific Ocean. Depth range 0-50 m
IMCRA
Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Western Shelf Transition (28), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental shelf, inshore, marine, tropical.
General References
Clark, H.L. 1946. The echinoderm fauna of Australia. Its composition and its origin. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 566: 1-567
John, D.D. 1948. Notes on Asteroidea in the British Museum (Natural History) 1. The species of Astropecten. Novitates Zoologicae 42(3): 485-508 pls 1-4
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 04-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |