Species Pyronotanthias aurulentus (Randall & McCosker, 1982)
- Pseudanthias aurulentus Randall, J.E. & McCosker, J.E. 1982. Two new serranid fishes of the genus Anthias from the central Pacific. Journal of Aquariculture 2(3): 59-69 [67, fig. 9].
Type data:
Holotype BPBM 26546, northwest of English Harbor, Tabuaeran (Fanning Island), Line Islands.
Paratype(s) AM I.22467-001; BMNH 1980.5.20.1; BPBM 26547; CAS 48098; USNM 227296.
Generic Combinations
- Pyronotanthias aurulentus (Randall & McCosker, 1982). —
Gill, A.C. 2022. Revised definitions of the anthiadine fish genera Mirolabrichthys Herre and Nemanthias Smith, with description of a new genus (Teleostei: Serranidae). Zootaxa 5092(1): 041-066 [41] (new combination)
Miscellaneous Literature Names
Introduction
The species has been recorded on the web, with numerous photos and in news articles from Holmes Reef in the Coral Sea photographed by Cairns Marine. There is some uncertainty as to whether it is P. aurulentus or an undescribed species similar to that species.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Holmes Reef, Coral Sea, QLD; tropical, west-central Pacific
IMCRA
Northeast Province (18)
Other Regions
Coral Sea Islands Territory
Ecological Descriptors
Coral reef.
Extra Ecological Information
About 60 m
General References
Lemon Tyk 20 Jan, 2015. Pseudanthias cf. aurulentus from the Coral Sea may turn out to be a new species. Reef Builders. https://reefbuilders.com/2015/01/17/pseudanthias-cf-aurulentus-coral-sea-turn-species/
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Apr-2023 | SERRANIDAE | 08-Feb-2023 | MODIFIED | Dr Matthew Lockett (ABRS) |
| SERRANIDAE | 16-Aug-2021 | ADDED | Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (ABRS) |