Genus Quantenobdella Richardson, 1969
- Quantenobdella Richardson, L.R. 1969. A contribution to the systematics of the hirudinid leeches, with descriptions of new families, genera and species. Acta Zoologica Hungarica 15: 97-149.
Type species:
Quantenobdella howensis Richardson, 1969 by original designation.
Distribution
Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states,
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and
IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be
reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the
entire distribution. See further details below.
IMCRA
Lord Howe Province (14)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Lord Howe Island
Diagnosis
Five dorsal stripes, vaginal caecum not enlarged, posterior sucker small, less than 1/3 body width, ejaculatory bulbs elongate and cylindrical, median stripe narrow, wide inner paired stripes may appear as two narrow stripes, salivary gland papillae present on jaws.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |