Species Pycneus morsitans Holthuis, 1986
- Pycneus morsitans Holthuis, L.B. 1986. A new genus and species of subterranean shrimp from Western Australia (Crustacea: Decapoda: Atyidae). Zoologische Mededelingen (Leiden) 60(7): 103-111 [105].
Type data:
Holotype WAM 615-85 3♀, cave at Munjingerra, Gibson Desert, WA.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
WA: Coolgardie (COO), Central Ranges (CR), Dampierland (DL), Gibson Desert (GD), Great Sandy Desert (GSD), Great Victoria Desert (GVD), Hampton (HAM), Little Sandy Desert (LSD), Murchison (MUR), Nullarbor (NUL), Tanami (TAN)
Ecological Descriptors
Cave dweller, temporary pools, underground water.
Extra Ecological Information
In a limestone cave about 12 to 15 m below surface, depth of pool 5 feet (~1.5 m), stagnant water.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-2013 | 22-Jul-2013 | MODIFIED | ||
| 10-May-2012 | 10-May-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |