Species Orchestiella quasimodo Friend, 1987
- Orchestiella quasimodo Friend, J.A. 1987. The terrestrial amphipods (Amphipoda: Talitridae) of Tasmania. Systematics and zoogeography. Records of the Australian Museum, Supplement 7: 1-85 [62, figs 59-63].
Type data:
Holotype AM P37365 ♀, south side of Gordon River Valley, south-west TAS.
Paratype(s) AM P37367 1♂, beside Old Hartz Track, Arve River, west of Talor's Ridge, TAS; AM P37366 1♂ 8♀ 1 juv., south side of Gordon River Valley, south-west TAS; BMNH 6 specimens; NMC 5 specimens.
Distribution
States
Tasmania
IBRA
Tas: Ben Lomond (BEL), Flinders (FLI), King (KIN), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR), Tasmanian West (TWE)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Tasmania
Ecological Descriptors
Terrestrial.
Extra Ecological Information
Inhabits high rainfall forests, most abundant in teatree woodland and swamps, rarely occurs near the coast.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Aug-2022 | AMPHIPODA | 06-Feb-2013 | MOVED | Dr Jim Lowry (AM) |
| 05-Aug-2022 | 18-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 22-Nov-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 14-Jul-2010 | ADDED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 30-Jun-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 09-Mar-2010 | MODIFIED |