Species Sarcophyton buitendijki Verseveldt, 1982
- Sarcophyton buitendijki Verseveldt, J. 1982. A revision of the genus Sarcophyton Lesson (Octocorallia, Alcyonacea). Zoologische Verhandelingen (Leiden) 192: 1-91 [19-22].
Type data:
Holotype RMNH COEL 12457 one colony in alcohol, Malakal Harbour, Korror Is., Palau, 4.5 m.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Central Indo-Pacidic
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
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Ecological Descriptors
Hard bottom, marine, sessile.
General References
Griffith, J.K. 1994. Predation on Soft Corals (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 45: 1281-1284
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Aug-2022 | OCTOCORALLIA Haeckel, 1866 | 13-Aug-2013 | MOVED | Dr Phil Alderslade |
| 05-Aug-2022 | 24-Nov-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 14-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 29-Sep-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 11-May-2010 | MODIFIED |