CAAB: 37282140
Species Phyllopteryx dewysea Stiller, Wilson & Rouse, 2015
Ruby Seadragon
- Phyllopteryx dewysea Stiller, J., Wilson, N.G. & Rouse, G.W. 2015. A spectacular new species of seadragon (Syngnathidae). Royal Society Open Science 2: 140458 [7, figs 1, 2a–f, 3c].
Type data:
Holotype WAM P.33223.002 male, Australia, Western Australia, Recherche Archipelago, east of Middle Island, 51 m, station MF-MI-007 [34°01.589′ S, 123°21.55′ E to 34°01.30′ S, 123°21.42′ E.].
Paratype(s) WAM P.660 found on beach, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia [31°59 S, 115°45 E]; CSIRO C.2269, west of Garden Island, Western Australia, 72 m [32°S, 115°E (coordinates approximated)]; CSIRO C.2270, west of Garden Island, Western Australia, 72 m [32°S, 115°E (coordinates approximated)].
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Recherche Archipelago (34°01'S, 123°22'E) to Perth (31°59'S, 115°45'E), WA; temperate
Australian Endemic.
IMCRA
Southwest Shelf Province (31)
Ecological Descriptors
Offshore waters.
Extra Ecological Information
51-72 m
Common Name References
Bray, D.J. 2017. Phyllopteryx dewysea in Fishes of Australia. http://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/5167 (Ruby Seadragon)
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Jul-2017 | SYNGNATHIFORMES | 18-Apr-2017 | MODIFIED | Dr Doug Hoese Dr Matthew Lockett |
| SYNGNATHIFORMES | 19-Feb-2015 | ADDED | Dr Dianne Bray (NMV) Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (AM) |