Subgenus Chiton (Amaurochiton) Thiele, 1893
- Amaurochiton Thiele, J. 1893. Lepidoglossa. pp. 353–401 pls 30–32 in Troschel, F.H. (ed.) Das Gebiss der Schnecken Zur Begründung Einer Naturlichen Classification. Vol. 2. Berlin. [362].
Type species:
Chiton olivaceus Frembly, 1827 by subsequent designation, see Iredale, T. & Hull, A.F.B. 1926. A monograph of the Australian loricates (Phylum Mollusca – Order Loricata). VII. The Australian Zoologist 4: 256-276 pls 37-39 [Date published 30 Apr. 1926] [256] (= junior homonym of Chiton olivaceus Spengler, 1797 = Chiton magnificus Deshayes, 1827). - Poeciloplax Thiele, J. 1893. Lepidoglossa. pp. 353–401 pls 30–32 in Troschel, F.H. (ed.) Das Gebiss der Schnecken Zur Begründung Einer Naturlichen Classification. Vol. 2. Berlin. [365].
Type species:
Chiton glaucus Gray, 1828 by monotypy.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Bullock, R.C. 1988. The genus Chiton in the New World (Polyplacophora: Chitonidae). Veliger 31: 141-191 [161]
Distribution
States
Tasmania
Extra Distribution Information
W coast of South America, New Zealand.
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
Tasmanian Shelf Province (36)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 m bathymetric: Tas. Coast
Distribution References
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-2010 | (import) |