Species Psilaster acuminatus Sladen, 1889
- Psilaster acuminatus Sladen, W.P. 1889. Asteroidea. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 30: 1-893 pls 1-117 [225, pls 40(1-2), 42(7-8)].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1890.5.7.315–317, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa; SE of Sydney, NSW; and NW Port Hardy, New Zealand; BMNH 1890.5.7.318–319, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa; SE of Sydney, NSW; and NW Port Hardy, New Zealand.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Off Wooli, NSW to southeast off Gabo Is., Vic; South Africa, New Zealand. Depth range 146-1150 m
IMCRA
Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental shelf, continental slope, marine, temperate.
General References
Clark, H.L. 1946. The echinoderm fauna of Australia. Its composition and its origin. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 566: 1-567
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 04-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |