Genus Magnapinna Vecchione & Young, 1998
Bigfin Squid
- Magnapinna Vecchione & Young, 1998.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Vecchione, M. & Young, R.E. 1998. The Magnapinnidae, a newly discovered family of oceanic squid (Cephalopoda: Oegopsida). South African Journal of Marine Science 20: 429-237
Introduction
Representatives of this genus have been recognised using visual surveys and ROV observations. The Australian representatives have not yet been identified to species.
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Records refer to visual surveys using towed camera and ROV observations.
IMCRA
Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Southern Province (8)
Distribution References
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEPHALOPODA Cuvier, 1795 | 25-May-2023 | ADDED | Dr Mandy Reid |