Species Paelopatides appendiculata Théel, 1886
- Paelopatides appendiculata Théel, H. 1886. Holothurioidea. Part 2. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 39: 1-290 pls 1-16 [158].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1886.10.2.126 about 4 specimens, off Japan, 34º07´N 138ºE.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Rowe, F.W.E. in Rowe, F.W.E. & Gates, J. 1995. Echinodermata. In, Wells, A. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Vol. 33. Melbourne : CSIRO Australia xiii 510 pp. [Date published 30 May 1995] (based on comparisons of original descriptions and re-examination of type specimens of Paelopatides appendiculata Théel and Australian specimens)
Generic Combinations
- Benthothuria appendiculata (Théel, 1886).
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Cape York to off Sydney, NSW and off Port Hedland, WA; west Pacific Ocean. Depth range 450-2050 m.
IMCRA
Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental slope, deposit feeder, detritivore, tropical.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |