Species Mucrosquama verconis (Torr & Ashby, 1898)
- Chiton verconis Torr, W.G. & Ashby, E. 1898. Definitions of seven new species of South Australian Polyplacophorae. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 22: 215-220 pls 6-7 [215].
Type data:
Lectotype SAMA D16546, Gulf St Vincent, SA.
Paralectotype(s) SAMA D16547 1 specimen, Gulf St Vincent, SA; SAMA D16547 1 specimen.Subsequent designation references:
Zeidler, W. & Gowlett, K.L. 1986. Mollusc type-specimens in the South Australian Museum. 3. Polyplacophora. Records of the South Australian Museum (Adelaide) 19: 97-115 [104]. - Mucrosquama sheardi Cotton, B.C. & Weeding, B.J. 1939. Flindersian loricates. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 63: 180-199 pl. 7 [Date published 22 Dec. 1939] [190].
Type data:
Holotype SAMA D13721, Spencer Gulf, SA.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
Distribution
States
South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states,
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and
IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be
reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the
entire distribution. See further details below.
IMCRA
Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33), Western Bass Strait Shelf Transition (34), Bass Strait Shelf Province (35), Southeast Shelf Transition (37)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 m bathymetric: Bass Strait, S Gulfs coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, sublittoral.
Extra Ecological Information
On pebbles in sand.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2015 | POLYPLACOPHORA | 01-Oct-2015 | MODIFIED | Ms Anouk Mututantri (AM) |
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |