Species Sinularia maxima Verseveldt, 1971
- Sinularia maxima Verseveldt, J. 1971. Octocorallia from north-western Madagascar (Part II). Zoologische Verhandelingen (Leiden) 117: 1-73 [50-53].
Type data:
Holotype RMNH Coel. 6680 one colony in alcohol, Opposite Andjiabe, Nosy Komba, Madagascar, 13 m.
Paratype(s) RMNH Coel. 6682 two colonies in alcohol, Pointe Loboke, Nosy Bé, Madagascar, 1 m; RMNH Coel. 6681 one colony in alcohol, Opposite Andjiabe, Nosy Komba, Madagascar, 13 m.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
NTM record: Palm Islands, QLD at least Ofwegen 2008.
IMCRA
Northern Shelf Province (25), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Northern Territory: Gulf of Carpentaria
- Queensland: NE coast
Ecological Descriptors
Hard bottom, marine, sessile.
General References
Ofwegen, L.P. van 2008. The genus Sinularia (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) from Bremer and West Woody Islands (Gulf of Carpentaria). Zoologische Mededelingen (Leiden) 82: 131-165 (Australian occurrence reported)
History of changes
| 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 |