Species Sarcophyton tortuosum Tixier-Durivault, 1946
- Sarcophyton tortuosum Tixier-Durivault, A. 1946. Les alcyonaires du Museum: I Famille des Alcyoniidae. 3. Genre Sarcophytum. Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris [published 1907-1971] 2 18: (1) 80-86, (2) 165-171, (4)348-354 [349].
Type data:
Lectotype MNHP one colony in alcohol, Fiji.
Paralectotype(s) MNHP two colonies in alcohol, Fiji.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
NTM record: Great Barrier Reef, QLD.
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
Verseveldt, J. 1982. A revision of the genus Sarcophyton Lesson (Octocorallia, Alcyonacea). Zoologische Verhandelingen (Leiden) 192: 1-91
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 |