Species Thaumoctopus mimicus Norman & Hochberg, 2005
- Thaumoctopus mimicus Norman, M.D. & Hochberg, F.G. 2005. The 'Mimic Octopus' (Thaumoctopus mimicus n. gen., et sp.), a new octopus from the tropical Indo-West Pacific (Cephalopoda: Octopodidae). Molluscan Research 25 2: 57-70 [58, figs 1-6].
Type data:
Holotype MNHNP 2076, North tip of New Caledonia [19°49′S, 163°48.4′E].
Paratype(s) MNHNP 3784; UZMO D36521.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Indo-Malayan Archipelago from New Caledonia to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia. Widespread throughout the Indo-West Pacific.
IMCRA
Timor Transition (1), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Distribution References
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEPHALOPODA Cuvier, 1795 | 27-Jun-2023 | ADDED | Dr Mandy Reid |