Order ORECTOLOBIFORMES
Introduction
The order Orectolobiformes contains seven families, all normally found in coastal waters. Many of the species are benthic, but the pelagic whale shark is also included in this order (Compagno 2001). Goto (2001) discussed relationships within the order.
General References
Goto, T. 2001. Comparative anatomy, phylogeny and cladistic classification of the order Orectolobiformes (Chondrichthyes, Elasmobranchi). Memoirs of the Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University 48(1): 1-100
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2012 | 16-Apr-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |