Genus Melanostomias Brauer, 1902
- Melanostomias Brauer, A. 1902. Diagnosen von neuen Tiefseefischen, welche von der Valdivia-Expedition gesammelt sind. Zoologischer Anzeiger 25(668): 277-298 [284].
Type species:
Melanostomias valdiviae Brauer, 1902 by subsequent designation, see Jordan, D.S. 1920. The genera of fishes. Part 4. Stanford University Publications, University Series 43: 411-576 [497].
Introduction
The genus is in need of revision. Distribution records are based, in part, on tentative identifications.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Tropical, temperate, circumglobal.
IMCRA
Tasmania Province (10), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Northeast Province (18), Norfolk Island Province (21), Northwest Transition (3), Southern Province (8)
General References
Gibbs, R. H., Jr. 1986. Family No. 67: Stomiidae, Family No. 68: Chauliodontidae, Family No. 69: Astronesthidae, Family No. 72: Melanostomiidae. pp. 229-243 in Smith, M.M. & Heemstra, P.C. (eds). Smith's Sea Fishes. Johannesburg : Macmillan South Africa xx + 1047 pp. 144 pls.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Sep-2020 | STOMIIFORMES | 30-Oct-2019 | MODIFIED | Dr Dianne Bray (NMV) Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (AM) |
| 27-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |