Species Caymanostella phorcynis Rowe, 1989
- Caymanostella phorcynis Rowe, F.W.E. 1989. A review of the family Caymanostellidae (Echinodermata: Asteroidea) with the description of a new species of Caymanostella Belyaev and a new genus. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 111(4): 293-307 7 figs 1 table [301, figs 2B, 5A-D].
Type data:
Holotype AM J18911, off Shoalhaven Bight, NSW [34°54'S, 151°14'E to 34°50'S, 151°15'E].
Paratype(s) AM J17880 2 specimens; AM J18910 1 specimen; AM J17830 2 specimens; AM J16365 2 specimens; MONZ 4248 5 specimens; AM J18912 2 specimens.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Off Shoalhaven Bight NSW; New Zealand, NE of Chatham Ils and Indonesia. Depth range 736-1208 m, (Indonesia, 2053 m)
IMCRA
Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)
Ecological Descriptors
Abyssal, benthic, continental slope, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Obligate wood dweller.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2012 | 12-Feb-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |