Species Thaumastochelopsis wardi Bruce, 1988
Australian Pincer Lobster (Fao)
- Thaumastochelopsis wardi Bruce, A.J. 1988. Thaumastochelopsis wardi gen. et sp. nov., a new blind deep-sea lobster from the Coral Sea (Crustacea: Decapoda: Nephropidea). Invertebrate Taxonomy 2: 903-914 figs 1-7 [909 figs 1-7].
Type data:
Holotype NTM Cr.004231A ♀, 'Marian Plateau, off Townsville' Coral Sea, QLD.
Paratype(s) NTM Cr.004231B ♂ (as allotype).
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
West Pacific Ocean.
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
Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: NE oceanic
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental slope, oceanic province.
Extra Ecological Information
Depth 425 m.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-May-2012 | 29-May-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 20-Oct-2011 | 20-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 03-Jun-2010 | MODIFIED |