Species Pterygotrigla cajorarori Richards & Yato, 2012
Hyperostotic Gurnard
- Pterygotrigla cajorarori Richards, W.J. & Yato, T. 2012. The tropical species of the subgenus Pterygotrigla (Pisces: Triglidae: Pterygotrigla) with description of a new species. Zootaxa 3484: 53-64 [56, figs. 2-6].
Type data:
Holotype USNM 135940, Philippines, vicinity of north of Mindanao, 6.6 mi off Macalaban Point Light, 413 m [08º36’26'' N, 124º36’08” E].
Paratype(s) BSKU 39887; CSIRO H720-13; CSIRO H720-14; CSIRO H719-18; CSIRO H720-01; FAKU 58681; CSIRO H2081-01.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Saumarez Reef, QLD (22º53’S) to off Eden, NSW, and off Rowley Shoals, WA (17º07'S); tropical Western Pacific (Japan, Philippines); eastern Indian Ocean (Indonesia).
IMCRA
Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Central Eastern Transition (15), Northwest Transition (3)
Other Regions
Coral Sea Islands Territory
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental slope, soft bottom.
Extra Ecological Information
325-466m
Common Name References
Richards, W.J. & Yato, T. 2012. The tropical species of the subgenus Pterygotrigla (Pisces: Triglidae: Pterygotrigla) with description of a new species. Zootaxa 3484: 53-64 [57] (Hyperostotic Gurnard)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCORPAENIFORMES | 26-Sep-2012 | ADDED | Dr Dianne Bray (NMV) Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (AM) |