Species Polydactylus sexfilis (Valenciennes, 1831)
Sixfinger Threadfin (FAO)
- Polynemus sexfilis Cuvier, G.L. in Cuvier, G.L. & Valenciennes, A. 1831. Histoire Naturelle des Poissons. Paris : Levrault Vol. 7 531 pp. pls 170-208. [515].
Type data:
Lectotype MNHP 9731, Mauritius.
Paralectotype(s) MNHP A.3027; MNHP 9728.Subsequent designation references:
Motomura, H., Iwatsuki, Y. & Kimura, S. 2001. Redescription of Polydactylus sexfilis (Valenciennes in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1831), a senior synonym of P. kuru (Bleeker, 1853) with designation of a lectotype (Perciformes: Polynemidae). Ichthyological Research 48(1): 83-89 [84].
Generic Combinations
- Polydactylus sexfilis (Valenciennes, 1831). —
Motomura, H., Iwatsuki, Y. & Kimura, S. 2001. Redescription of Polydactylus sexfilis (Valenciennes in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1831), a senior synonym of P. kuru (Bleeker, 1853) with designation of a lectotype (Perciformes: Polynemidae). Ichthyological Research 48(1): 83-89 [83]
Introduction
Within Australian jurisdiction Polydactylus sexfilis is presently known only from the waters of Cocos (Keeling) Island. Records from coastal mainland waters appear to be misidentifications.
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific
IMCRA
Cocos (Keeling) Island Province (22)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, sand bottom marine, soft bottom.
Extra Ecological Information
Often near reefs, 1-50 m.
General References
Feltes, R.M. 2001. Polynemidae. pp. 3090-3116 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 5 2791-3379 pp. [3111]
Motomura, H., Iwatsuki, Y. & Kimura, S. 2001. Redescription of Polydactylus sexfilis (Valenciennes in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1831), a senior synonym of P. kuru (Bleeker, 1853) with designation of a lectotype (Perciformes: Polynemidae). Ichthyological Research 48(1): 83-89
Common Name References
Motomura, H. 2004. Threadfins of the World (Family Polynemidae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of polynemid species known to date. FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes, No. 3. Rome : FAO 117 pp., 152 figs, 6 pls. [72] (Sixfinger Threadfin)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 22-Nov-2011 | ADDED |