Genus Drombus Jordan & Seale, 1905
- Drombus Jordan, D.S. & Seale, A. 1905. List of fishes collected by Dr Bashford Dean on the island of Negros, Philippines. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 28(1407): 769-803 figs 1-20 [797].
Type species:
Drombus palackyi Jordan & Seale, 1905 by monotypy.
Introduction
The genus is in need of revision. Several species are described from Australia, but the group has not been studied widely. The names used here are tentative and based on research carried out by Denise Rennis while at the Australian Museum. The species are found in mangroves or on coastal rubble reefs.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Indo-west Pacific.
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)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-May-2015 | GOBIOIDEI | 21-Mar-2012 | MODIFIED | Dr Doug Hoese |
| 30-Mar-2010 | MODIFIED |