Species Chromonephthea aldersladei van Ofwegen, 2005
- Chromonephthea aldersladei Ofwegen, L.P. van 2005. A new genus of nephtheid soft corals (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea: Nephtheidae) from the Indo-Pacific. Zoologische Mededelingen (Leiden) 79(4): 1-236 [18-22].
Type data:
Holotype NTM C011173 one colony in alcohol (four microscope slides RMNH COEL32694), Australia, NT, Darwin, East Arm (near boatramp) [12°29.60’S 130°53.65’E].
Paratype(s) NTM C011169 one colony in alcohol (five microscope slides RMNH COEL32695), Same data as Holotype - all paratypes; NTM C011145 & C014643-014650 9 specimens in alcohol (24 microscope slides and specimen portions RMNH COEL32696); NTM C011146 one colony in alcohol (four microscope slides and a colony portion RMNH COEL32697); NTM C014638 one colony in alcohol (four microscope slides RMNH COEL32697); NTM C014639 one colony in alcohol (four microscope slides RMNH COEL32697); USNM 1081587 one specimen in alcohol; RMNH 171930 one specimen in alcohol.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory
IMCRA
Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26)
Ecological Descriptors
Hard bottom, marine, sessile.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Aug-2022 | ANTHOZOA | 11-Aug-2021 | MODIFIED | |
| 05-Aug-2022 | OCTOCORALLIA Haeckel, 1866 | 13-Aug-2013 | MOVED | Dr Phil Alderslade |
| 05-Aug-2022 | 24-Nov-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 14-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 29-Sep-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 16-Mar-2010 | (import) |