Species Polyplacapros tyleri Fujii & Uyeno, 1979
Tyler's Boxfish
- Polyplacapros tyleri Fujii, E. & Uyeno, T. 1979. Polyplacapros tyleri, a new genus and species of ostraciid trunkfish from off eastern Australia and Norfolk Ridge. Japanese Journal of Ichthyology 26(1): 1-10 figs 1-7 [4, figs 3-4].
Type data:
Holotype NSMT P 18501, off eastern Australia [33°04'S, 156°13.2'E].
Paratype(s) AM I.20738–001; AM I.20742-001; NSMT -P.18502-03; FUMT 54171-54176; FSFRL ED164; FSFRL EC179; FSFRL ED320; FSFRL ED400; FSFRL ED408; FSFRL EE450; FSFRL ED484; FSFRL EE450; FSFRL EE540.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Taupo Seamount off Sydney (33°04'S) and south of Lord Howe Island; tropical, temperate, south-west Pacific (Norfolk Ridge between Norfolk Island and New Zealand).
IMCRA
Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14)
Ecological Descriptors
Continental shelf.
General References
Paulin, C., Stewart, A., Roberts, C. & McMillan, P. 1989. New Zealand fish: a complete guide. National Museum of New Zealand Miscellaneous Series 19: 1-279 [244]
Common Name References
Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Tyler's Boxfish)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |