Family THALASSOMETRIDAE
Compiler and date details
2012 - Tim O'Hara, Museum Victoria, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
2001 - Tim O'Hara, Museum Victoria, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
1995 - F.W.E. Rowe & J. Gates, Australian Museum, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Introduction
The family Thalassometridae is widespread throughout the Pacific, Atlantic and Southern oceans. It includes 14 genera, seven of which are recorded in Australian waters, represented by eight species.
This family is similar to the comatulid families Ptilometridae and Asterometridae but is distinguished by the following character states: P1 longer and stouter than P2 and cirri never longer than the arms.
General References
Clark, A.H. 1950. A monograph of the existing crinoids. Vol. 1. The comatulids. Part 4c.— Superfamily Tropiometrida (the families Thalassometridae and Charitometridae). Bulletin of the United States National Museum 82: 1-383 pls 1-32
Rasmussen, H.W. & Sieverts-Doreck, H. 1978. Articulata. pp. T813-T1027, figs 549-619 in Moore, R.C. & Teichert, C. (eds). Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology. Part T. Echinodermata 2. Crinoidea. Kansas : Geological Society of America and University of Kansas Press Vol. 3.
History of changes
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- Cosmiometra Clark, A.H. 1909. A revision of the crinoid families Thalassometridae and Himerometridae. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 22: 1-22 [16].
Type species:
Thalassometra komachi A.H. Clark, 1908 by original designation.
Distribution
States
Tasmania, Western Australia
IMCRA
Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Western Bass Strait Shelf Transition (34), Bass Strait Shelf Province (35), Southeast Shelf Transition (37)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 m bathymetric: Bass Strait, NW coast
History of changes
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- Cosmiometra dasybrachia Clark, H.L. 1916. I. Report on the sea-lilies, starfishes, brittle-stars and sea-urchins obtained by the F.I.S. Endeavour on the coasts of Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. Endeavour Research 4(1): 1-123 figs 1-11 pls 1-44 [24, pl. 4(2)].
Type data:
Holotype AM E4746, east of Flinders Is., Bass Strait, TAS.
Distribution
States
Tasmania
Extra Distribution Information
Depth range 126-183 m.
Known only from type locality.
IMCRA
Southeast Shelf Transition (37)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 m bathymetric: Bass Strait
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental shelf, marine, suspension feeder, temperate.
General References
Clark, A.H. 1950. A monograph of the existing crinoids. Vol. 1. The comatulids. Part 4c.— Superfamily Tropiometrida (the families Thalassometridae and Charitometridae). Bulletin of the United States National Museum 82: 1-383 pls 1-32
Clark, H.L. 1946. The echinoderm fauna of Australia. Its composition and its origin. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 566: 1-567
History of changes
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- Antedon woodmasoni Bell, F.J. 1893. On a small collection of crinoids from the Sahul Bank, North Australia. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Zoology Zool. 24(154): 339-341 pls 23-24 [340, pls 23, 24(1)] [as Antedon Wood-Masoni].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1892.8.30.5, Sahul Bank, Timor Sea.
Generic Combinations
- Cosmiometra woodmasoni (Bell, 1893).
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Depth range ? to 100 m.
Known only from type locality.
IMCRA
Northwest Shelf Transition (26)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 m bathymetric: NW coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental shelf, marine, suspension feeder, tropical.
General References
Clark, A.H. 1950. A monograph of the existing crinoids. Vol. 1. The comatulids. Part 4c.— Superfamily Tropiometrida (the families Thalassometridae and Charitometridae). Bulletin of the United States National Museum 82: 1-383 pls 1-32
Clark, H.L. 1946. The echinoderm fauna of Australia. Its composition and its origin. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 566: 1-567
History of changes
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Crotalometra Clark, A.H. 1909. New Recent crinoids from the Indian Ocean. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 22: 75-85 [80].
Type species:
Crotalometra rustica A.H. Clark, 1909 by monotypy.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IMCRA
Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: NW oceanic
Oriental Region
- West Pacific Ocean
History of changes
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Crotalometra rustica Clark, A.H. 1909. New Recent crinoids from the Indian Ocean. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 22: 75-85 [80].
Type data:
Holotype IM 8409/6, Indo-Malay Archipelago.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Dampier to Rowley Shoals, WA; east Indo-west Pacific Ocean. Depth range 306-508 m.
IMCRA
Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: NW oceanic
Oriental Region
- West Pacific Ocean
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental slope, marine, suspension feeder, tropical.
History of changes
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
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- Daidalometra Clark, A.H. 1916. Seven new genera of echinoderms. Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 6(5): 115-122 [116].
Type species:
Antedon hana H.L. Clark, 1907 by original designation. - Daidalometra Clark, A.H. 1915. Zoology.— The bathymetrical and thermal distribution of the unstalked crinoids, or comatulids, occurring on the coasts of China and Japan. Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 5(6): 213-218 figs 1-2 [215] [nom. nud.].
Distribution
States
Queensland
IMCRA
Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Antarctic Region
- Subantarctic Islands
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 m bathymetric: NE coast
Oriental Region
- West Pacific Ocean
History of changes
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- Stenometra arachnoides Clark, A.H. 1909. On a collection of Recent crinoids from the Philippine Islands. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 36(1673): 391-410 1 fig. [402].
Type data:
Holotype USNM 25470, off Tawi Tawi, Philippines.
Generic Combinations
- Daidalometra arachnoides (A.H. Clark, 1909).
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Port Denison Qld; west Pacific Ocean. Depth range 22-118 m.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Antarctic Region
- Subantarctic Islands
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 m bathymetric: NE coast
Oriental Region
- West Pacific Ocean
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental shelf, marine, suspension feeder, tropical.
General References
Clark, A.H. 1950. A monograph of the existing crinoids. Vol. 1. The comatulids. Part 4c.— Superfamily Tropiometrida (the families Thalassometridae and Charitometridae). Bulletin of the United States National Museum 82: 1-383 pls 1-32
Clark, H.L. 1946. The echinoderm fauna of Australia. Its composition and its origin. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 566: 1-567
History of changes
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 26-Nov-2013 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Parametra Clark, A.H. 1909. A revision of the crinoid families Thalassometridae and Himerometridae. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 22: 1-22 [15].
Type species:
Antedon orion H.L. Clark, 1907 by original designation.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IMCRA
Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Afrotropical Region
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: NW oceanic
History of changes
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
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- Antedon compressa Carpenter, P.H. 1888. Crinoidea. II. The Comatulae. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 26: 1-399 pls 1-70 [212, 222, pl. 41].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1888.11.9.69–70 2 specimens, 5º49´15˜S 132º14´15˜E, near the Kei Ils, Indo-Malay Archipelago.
Generic Combinations
- Parametra compressa (Carpenter, 1888).
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Off Port Hedland, WA; western Indian Ocean. Depth range 200-204 m.
IMCRA
Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Afrotropical Region
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: NW oceanic
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental slope, marine, suspension feeder, tropical.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Stenometra Clark, A.H. 1909. A revision of the crinoid families Thalassometridae and Himerometridae. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 22: 1-22 [14].
Type species:
Antedon quinquecostata Carpenter, 1907 by original designation.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IMCRA
Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: NW oceanic
Oriental Region
- West Pacific Ocean
History of changes
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Stenometra snelliusi Clark, A.H. 1936. The unstalked crinoids. Temminckia 1: 295-320 pls 7-9 [295, 313, pl. 8(9)].
Type data:
Holotype RMNH, 2º51´S 128º48´E, north of W Seram, Indonesia.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Messing, C.G., Améziane, N., & Eléaume, M. 2000. Echinodermata Crinoidea: Comatulid crinoids of the KARUBAR expedition to Indonesia. The families Comasteridae, Asterometridae, Calometridae and Thalassometridae. Mémoires de Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle 184: 627–702
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Off Port Hedland, WA; west Pacific Ocean. Depth approximately 200 m.
IMCRA
Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: NW oceanic
Oriental Region
- West Pacific Ocean
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental shelf, continental slope, marine, suspension feeder, tropical.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Stiremetra Clark, A.H. 1909. A revision of the crinoid families Thalassometridae and Himerometridae. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 22: 1-22 [15].
Type species:
Antedon acutiradia Carpenter, 1888 by original designation.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
IMCRA
Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: SE oceanic
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Antedon spinicirra Carpenter, P.H. 1888. Crinoidea. II. The Comatulae. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 26: 1-399 pls 1-70 [112, pl. 11(1-2)].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1888.11.9.14, off Port Jackson, NSW.
Generic Combinations
- Stiremetra spinicirra (Carpenter, 1888).
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Off Broken Bay to off Batemans Bay, NSW. Depth range 400-1737 m.
IMCRA
Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: SE oceanic
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental slope, marine, suspension feeder, temperate.
General References
Clark, A.H. 1950. A monograph of the existing crinoids. Vol. 1. The comatulids. Part 4c.— Superfamily Tropiometrida (the families Thalassometridae and Charitometridae). Bulletin of the United States National Museum 82: 1-383 pls 1-32
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Thalassometra Clark, A.H. 1907. New genera of recent free crinoids. Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections 50(3, 1778): 343-364 [359].
Type species:
Antedon villosa A.H. Clark, 1907 by original designation.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
IMCRA
Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: SE oceanic
Oriental Region
- West Pacific Ocean
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Antedon gracilis Carpenter, P.H. 1888. Crinoidea. II. The Comatulae. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 26: 1-399 pls 1-70 [107, pls 12(3-5), 15(1-4)].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH (depository uncertain), off Meangis Ils, southeast of Mindanao, Philippines.
Generic Combinations
- Thalassometra gracilis (Carpenter, 1888).
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Off Cape Hawke to Shoalhaven Bight, NSW; west Pacific Ocean. Depth range 720-1017 m.
IMCRA
Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- 200 mile fishing zone: SE oceanic
Oriental Region
- West Pacific Ocean
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental slope, marine, suspension feeder, temperate.
General References
Clark, A.H. 1950. A monograph of the existing crinoids. Vol. 1. The comatulids. Part 4c.— Superfamily Tropiometrida (the families Thalassometridae and Charitometridae). Bulletin of the United States National Museum 82: 1-383 pls 1-32
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 | 11-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |