Species Psammoperca datnioides Richardson, 1848
Black Sand Bass [English]
- Psammoperca datnioides Richardson, J. 1848. Ichthyology. 75-139 pls 42-43 & 44 (parts), 45-52, 53 in Richardson, J. & Gray, J.E. (eds). The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Erebus and Terror under the Command of Captain Sir James Clark Ross, R.N., F.R.S., during the years 1839–43. London : Smith, Elder & Co. Vol. 2 139 pp. [116, pl. 57, figs 1-2].
Type data:
Neotype NTM S.16708-077 138 mm SL, Bullocky Point Reef, Darwin Harbour (Vestey’s Beach boat ramp, Fannie Bay, Darwin, NT, Australia).
Status unknown, whereabouts unknown (original type in BMNH lost), Australia.Subsequent designation references:
Iwatsuki, Y., Newman, S.J., Tanaka, F. & Russell, B.C. 2018. Validity of Psammoperca datnioides Richardson 1848 and redescriptions of P. waigiensis Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1828 and Hypopterus macropterus (Günther 1859) in the family Latidae (Perciformes) from the Indo-West Pacific. Zootaxa 4402(3): 467-486.
Miscellaneous Literature Names
- Psammoperca waigiensis (Cuvier, 1828) [a misidentification]. —
Allen, G.R., Allen, C.J. & Hoese, D.F. 2006. Latidae. pp.966-968 in Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & Allen, G.R. Fishes. In, Beesley, P.L. & Wells, A. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Vol. 35. Volume 35 Australia : ABRS & CSIRO Publishing Parts 1-3, 2178 pp. [968] (P. datnioides as junior synonym of P. waigiensis)
Introduction
Recently recognised as a separate species to Psammoperca waigiensis with which it has been widely confused (see Iwatsuki et al. 2018).
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
WA to NSW although more precise distribution uncertain due to widespread misidentification as P. waigiensis
IMCRA
Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Western Shelf Transition (28), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
General References
Allen, G.R. & Swainston, R. 1988. The Marine Fishes of North-Western Australia. A field guide for anglers and divers. Perth, WA : Western Australian Museum vi 201 pp., 70 pls. [62] (as P. waigiensis (Cuvier, 1828))
Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [483] (as P. waigiensis (Cuvier, 1828))
Common Name References
Iwatsuki, Y., Newman, S.J., Tanaka, F. & Russell, B.C. 2018. Validity of Psammoperca datnioides Richardson 1848 and redescriptions of P. waigiensis Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1828 and Hypopterus macropterus (Günther 1859) in the family Latidae (Perciformes) from the Indo-West Pacific. Zootaxa 4402(3): 467-486 [470] (Black Sand Bass [English])
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATIDAE | 30-Jan-2022 | ADDED | Dr Matthew Lockett |