Species Lythrichthys cypho (Fowler, 1938)
Azukikasago [Japanese], Dwarf Red Deepwater Scorpionfish
- Scorpaenella cypho Fowler, H.W. 1938. Descriptions of new fishes obtained by the United States Bureau of Fisheries Steamer Albatross, chiefly in Philippine seas and adjacent waters. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 85(3032): 31-135 figs 6-61 [84].
Type data:
Holotype USNM 98899 19.8 mm SL (417 fm. (ca. 763m), 27 Nov. 1909.), off March Island, Molucca Passage, Indonesia [00º37ʹ00ʺN, 127º15ʹ00ʺE].
Generic Combinations
- Lythrichthys cypho (Fowler, 1938). —
Wada, H., Kai, Y. & Motomura, H. 2021. Revision of the resurrected deepwater scorpionfish genus Lythrichthys Jordan and Starks 1904 (Setarchidae), with descriptions of two new species. Ichthyological Research 68: 373-403 [379]
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Off north-western Australia, from NW of Port Hedland (18º40'S) to NW of Cape Leveque (14º49'S), WA; tropical, east Indo-west Pacific (Myanmar, Japan, New Caledonia)
IMCRA
Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3)
Common Name References
Wada, H., Kai, Y. & Motomura, H. 2021. Revision of the resurrected deepwater scorpionfish genus Lythrichthys Jordan and Starks 1904 (Setarchidae), with descriptions of two new species. Ichthyological Research 68: 373-403 [379] (Azukikasago [Japanese], Dwarf Red Deepwater Scorpionfish)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCORPAENIFORMES | 03-Aug-2022 | ADDED | Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (ABRS) |