Species Mimoblennius atrocinctus (Regan, 1909)
Mimic Blenny, Banded Blenny
- Blennius atrocinctus Regan, C.T. 1909. A collection of fishes made by Dr. C.W. Andrews, F.R.S., at Christmas Island. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1909: 403-406 pls 65 & 66 [405, pl. 66(1)].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1909.3.4.70, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean.
Generic Combinations
- Mimoblennius atrocinctus (Regan, 1909). —
Smith-Vaniz, W.F. & Springer, V.G. 1971. Synopsis of the Tribe Salariini, with description of five new genera and three new species (Pisces : Blenniidae). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology 73: 1-72 figs 1-50 [29] (changed combination as type of genus Mimoblennius)
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Dampier Archipelago, WA (20°30'S to 20°24'S); tropical, east-Indo-west Pacific.
IMCRA
Christmas Island Province (23), Northwest Shelf Province (27)
Ecological Descriptors
Coral reef, inshore, marine.
General References
Smith-Vaniz, W.F. & Springer, V.G. 1971. Synopsis of the Tribe Salariini, with description of five new genera and three new species (Pisces : Blenniidae). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology 73: 1-72 figs 1-50
Common Name References
Allen, G.R. & Steene, R.C. 1988. Fishes of Christmas Island Indian Ocean. Christmas Island : Christmas Island Natural History Association 197 pp. [137] (Banded Blenny)
Allen, G.R. & Swainston, R. 1988. The Marine Fishes of North-Western Australia. A field guide for anglers and divers. Perth, WA : Western Australian Museum vi 201 pp., 70 pls. [128] (Mimic Blenny)
Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Mimic Blenny)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Feb-2013 | 01-Feb-2013 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |