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Genus Palutrus Smith, 1959

Introduction

The genus is in need of revision. At least one species of uncertain identity is known from Australia. Allen & Smith-Vaniz (1994) recorded Palutrus pruinosus (Jordan & Seale, 1906) from Cocos (Keeling) Island, but the record needs confirmation.

 

Distribution

Extra Distribution Information

Tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific


IBRA and IMCRA regions (map not available)

IMCRA

Cocos (Keeling) Island Province (22), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)

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)
GOBIOIDEI 11-Dec-2011 ADDED Dr Doug Hoese