Species Microbrotula bentleyi Anderson, 2005
Many-ray Cusk, Multirayed Viviparous Brotula
- Microbrotula bentleyi Anderson, M.E. 2005. Three new species of Microbrotula (Teleostei: Ophidiiformes; Bythitidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. Zootaxa 1006: 33-42 [35, fig. 1].
Type data:
Holotype SAIAB 56261, Aliwal Shoal at Eelskin, South Africa [30°15.0'S, 30°49.0'E].
Paratype(s) BPBM 37875; USNM 227220; USNM 227226. - Microbrotula polyactis Anderson, M.E. 2005. Three new species of Microbrotula (Teleostei: Ophidiiformes; Bythitidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. Zootaxa 1006: 33-42 [38, fig. 2].
Type data:
Holotype AM I.20779-128, Tijou Reef, QLD [13°05'S, 143°57'E].
Paratype(s) USNM 227221; USNM 227224 2 specimens; USNM 227227 5 specimens; WAM P.30811-005; SAIAB 56261 (Formerly RUSI 56261), South Africa, southwestern Indian Ocean [30°15.0'S, 30°49.0'E].
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Schwarzhans, W. & Nielsen, J. G. 2011. Revision of the genus Microbrotula (Teleostei: Bythitidae), with description of two new species and a related new genus. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 27: 147-160 [153]
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Tijou Reef, QLD (13°05'S, 143°57'E); tropical, Indo-west Pacific.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, coral reef, inshore.
Extra Ecological Information
Depth range: 0-37 m.
General References
Anderson, M. E. 2007. Two new Microbrotula (Teleostei : Ophidiiformes : Bythitidae) from the southwestern Pacific Ocean, with a revised key to the species. Species Diversity 12(1): 1-8 [7]
Hoese, D.F. & Gates, J.E. 2006. Bythitidae. pp. 567-574 in Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & Allen, G.R. Fishes. In, Beesley, P.L. & Wells, A. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Vol. 35. Volume 35 Australia : ABRS & CSIRO Publishing Parts 1-3, 2178 pp. [573]
Schwarzhans, W. & Nielsen, J. G. 2011. Revision of the genus Microbrotula (Teleostei: Bythitidae), with description of two new species and a related new genus. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 27: 147-160 [153]
Common Name References
Allen, G.R. & Erdmann, M.V. 2012. Reef fishes of the East Indies. Perth : Tropical Reef Research 3 vols, 1260 pp. [137] (Multirayed Viviparous Brotula)
Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (26 September 2011) (Many-ray Cusk)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jun-2015 | OPHIDIIFORMES | 25-May-2015 | MODIFIED | Dr Dianne Bray (NMV) Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (AM) |
| 27-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |