Species Engaeus karnanga Horwitz, 1990
- Engaeus karnanga Horwitz, P. 1990. A taxonomic revision of species in the freshwater crayfish genus Engaeus Erichson (Decapoda: Parastacidae). Invertebrate Taxonomy 4(3): 427-614 [465 figs 11, 49].
Type data:
Holotype NMV J14703 ♀, Lilly Pilly Gully, Wilsons Promontory, VIC.
Paratype(s) NMV J14704 ♂ (as allotype), same as holotype
Comment: Lew ton & Poore (1987) question the correctness of this type locality which should more likely be considered to be “Moyarra near Oultrim [= Outtrim]”.Type locality references:
Lew Ton, H.M. & Poore, G.C.B. 1987. Types of Parastacidae (Crustacea: Decapoda) held in the Museum of Victoria. Occasional Papers of the Museum of Victoria 3: 21-29 [25].
Distribution
States
Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Vic: Australian Alps (AA), Flinders (FLI), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Victoria: SE coastal
Ecological Descriptors
Burrower, freshwater, swamp.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Dec-2019 | DECAPODA Latreille, 1802 | 08-Aug-2018 | MODIFIED | Dr Shane Ahyong |
| 29-May-2012 | 29-May-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 20-Oct-2011 | 20-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 03-Jun-2010 | MODIFIED |