Species Leuconia goliath Poléjaeff, 1884
- Leuconia multiformis goliath Poléjaeff, N. 1884. Report on the Calcarea dredged by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–1876. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 8: 1-76 pls 1-9 [54] [synonymy uncertain; nominate subspecies per Dendy, A. & Row, R.W.H. 1913. The classification and phylogeny of the calcareous sponges, with a reference list of all the described species, systematically arranged. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1913: 704–813 (771); more than one specimen is implied in the original description, 2 syntypes must therefore be accepted as extant)].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1884.4.22.32 wet, 60 m, off Bermuda Ils, Atlantic Ocean [32°09'50"N 64°52'55"W]; BMNH 1884.4.22.33 wet, 60 m, off Bermuda Ils, Atlantic Ocean [32°09'50"N 64°52'55"W]; BMNH fragments of type(s?) in NMNZ and ZMB, 60 m, off Bermuda Ils, Atlantic Ocean [32°18'28"N 64°42'03"W].Secondary source:
Fell, H.B. 1950. The Kirk Collection of sponges (Porifera) in the Zoology Museum, Victoria University College. Zoological Publications of Victoria University College 4: 1-12 1 pl. [10]; Burton, M. 1963. A Revision of the Classification of the Calcareous Sponges. London : British Museum pp. 1-693 figs 1-375. [630]. - Leuconia multiformis amorpha Poléjaeff, N. 1884. Report on the Calcarea dredged by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–1876. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 8: 1-76 pls 1-9 [55] [the original description refers to 'the specimens of the variety amorpha'; hence 3 syntypes are probably extant].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1884.4.22.37 wet, 58 m, off Bermuda Ils, Atlantic Ocean [32°09'50"N 64°52'55"W]; BMNH 1884.4.22.38 wet, 58 m, off Bermuda Ils, Atlantic Ocean [32°09'50"N 64°52'55"W]; BMNH 1884.4.22.39 wet, 58 m, off Bermuda Ils, Atlantic Ocean [32°09'50"N 64°52'55"W]; ZMB fragments of type(s?), 58 m, off Bermuda Ils, Atlantic Ocean [32°18'28"N 64°42'03"W].Secondary source:
Burton, M. 1963. A Revision of the Classification of the Calcareous Sponges. London : British Museum pp. 1-693 figs 1-375. [630] (collective designation as holotype meaningless).
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
Distribution
States
Tasmania, Western Australia
IMCRA
Central Western Shelf Transition (28), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Tasmanian Shelf Province (36), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5)
Ecological Descriptors
Filter-feeder, marine, sessile.
Extra Ecological Information
Depth 59 m (Bermuda).
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2011 | 21-Dec-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 23-Feb-2012 | MODIFIED |