Species Taonura byssoides (Lamarck, 1814)
- Spongia byssoides Lamarck, J.B.P.A. de M. 1814. Suite des polypiers empâtés. Mémoires du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris [1936-1950] 1: 69-80 [162–168, 331–340 (1815)] [375] [part? var. b].
Type data:
Holotype MNHN Paris LBIM DT551 dry (var. ß; the holotype of the typical form is not in MNHN Paris, but is probably represented by the fragment of type in the BMNH mentioned by Ridley, S.O. 1884. Report on the Zoological Collections made in the Indo-Pacific Ocean during the Voyage of H.M.S. Alert, 1881–2. Part II. Collections from the western Indian Ocean. Spongiida. London : British Museum (Natural History) pp. 582–630 pls 53–54. (596) as being distinct from the type of var. ß in the MNHN Paris), Australian seas (Péron and Lesueur); NW Coast [?].Type locality references:
Topsent, E. 1930. Eponges de Lamarck conservées au Muséum de Paris. Archives du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris 6 5: 1-56 4 figs pls 1-4 [25].Secondary source:
Ridley, S.O. 1884. Report on the Zoological Collections made in the Indo-Pacific Ocean during the Voyage of H.M.S. Alert, 1881–2. Part II. Collections from the western Indian Ocean. Spongiida. London : British Museum (Natural History) 582-630 pls 53-54. [596]; Topsent, E. 1930. Eponges de Lamarck conservées au Muséum de Paris. Archives du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris 6 5: 1-56 4 figs pls 1-4 [25].
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Port Stephens, Fremantle, and also Indian Ocean.
IMCRA
Central Western Shelf Transition (28), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Tasmanian Shelf Province (36), Southeast Shelf Transition (37), Central Eastern Shelf Province (38), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5)
Ecological Descriptors
Filter-feeder, marine, sessile.
Extra Ecological Information
Depth 13–22 m.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2018 | 15-Dec-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 29-Mar-2018 | 13-Apr-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |