Species Luffariella variabilis (Poléjaeff, 1884)
- Luffaria variabilis Poléjaeff, N. 1884. Report on the Keratosa collected 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 11: 1-88 pls 1-10 [69].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1885.8.8.52 wet (egaz - Vanuata, Tahiti), 110–128 m, off Epi, Vanuatu (as New Hebrides), South Pacific; off Tahiti reefs [16°57'03"S 167°07'04"E, 17°35'45"S 149°30'39"W].
Paratype(s) BMNH 1885.8.8.50–51 wet, some fragments; ZMB unknown fragments of type.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Torres Strait, Howick Is., Pasco Reef, also W and central Pacific.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Filter-feeder, marine, sessile.
Extra Ecological Information
Depth 18–128 m.
General References
Bannister, R.J., Brinkman, R., Battershill, C. & de Nys, R. 2007. The distribution and abundance of dictyoceratid sponges in relation to hydrodynamic features: identifying candidates and environmental conditions for sponge aquaculture. Marine and Freshwater Research 58(7): 624–633 [628]
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2018 | 15-Dec-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 29-Mar-2018 | 13-Apr-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |