Species Hyastenus convexus Miers, 1884
- Hyastenus convexus Miers, E.J. 1884. Crustacea. Report on the Zoological Collections made in the Indo-Pacific Ocean during the Voyage of H.M.S. `Alert' 1881–2. Part I. The collections from Melanesia. Part II. Collections from the western Indian Ocean. London : British Museum. pp. 178–322, 513–575 pls 18–32, 46–51. [196 pl. 18 fig. B].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH ♂, Port Molle, QLD. - Hyastenus tuberculosus Rathbun, M.J. 1916. Scientific results of the Philippine cruise of the Fisheries Steamer "Albatross", 1907–1910. No. 34. New species of crabs of the families Inachidae and Parthenopidae. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 50(2135): 527-559 [543].
Type data:
Holotype USNM 48215 ♂, Jolo Light, near Jolo, Philippines.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Griffin, D.J.G. & Tranter, H. 1986. The Decapoda Brachyura of the Siboga Expedition. Part VIII. Majidae. Siboga Expéditie Monographie 39(c4): 1-335, 112 text-figs 22 pls [137]
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Indo-west Pacific Oceans (East Africa to East China Sea).
IMCRA
Timor Transition (1), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Western Shelf Transition (28), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Southwest Shelf Transition (30)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Coral reef, subtidal.
Extra Ecological Information
Sand to sandy mud substrates with coral, rubble, stones, sponge, and shell, depth 5–126 m.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-Jun-2012 | 04-Jun-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 15-Feb-2012 | 15-Feb-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |