Species Ophidiaster helicostichus Sladen, 1889
- Ophidiaster helicostichus Sladen, W.P. 1889. Asteroidea. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 30: 1-893 pls 1-117 [405, pl. 69(5-7)].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1890.5.7.618, Booby Is. (10º36´S 141º55´E), Torres Strait, QLD.
Generic Combinations
- Hacelia helicosticha (Sladen, 1889) [transfered to Hacelia by Marsh 1976 without comment, a decision continued by Rowe & Gates (1995)]. —
Marsh, L.M. 1976. Western Australian Asteroidea since H.L. Clark. Thalassia Jugoslavica 12(1): 213-225 figs 1-2
Rowe, F.W.E. & Gates, J. 1995. Echinodermata. In, Wells, A. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Vol. 33. Melbourne : CSIRO Australia xiii 510 pp. [84] - Ophidiaster helicosticha (Sladen, 1889).
Distribution
States
Queensland, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Barrow Is., WA to Booby Is., Torres Strait and Port Curtis, Qld; west Pacific Ocean. Depth range 8-173 m
IMCRA
Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental shelf, inshore, marine, tropical.
General References
Clark, A.M. & Rowe, F.W.E. 1971. Monograph of Shallow-water Indo-west Pacific Echinoderms. London : Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History) 238 pp. 100 figs 31 pls. (as Ophidiaster helicostichus Sladen, 1889)
Clark, H.L. 1921. The echinoderm fauna of Torres Strait. Papers from the Department of Marine Biology of the Carnegie Institution of Washington 10: 1-224, 38 pls
Clark, H.L. 1946. The echinoderm fauna of Australia. Its composition and its origin. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 566: 1-567
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 | ECHINODERMATA | 23-Aug-2023 | MODIFIED | Nish Nizar (NMV) |
| 15-Sep-2023 | 14-Oct-2015 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |