Species Thysanoessa macrura Sars, 1883
- Thysanoessa macrura Sars, G.O. 1883. Preliminary notices on the Schizopoda of H.M.S. "Challenger" Expedition. Bulletin of the Mauritius Institute 7: 1-43 [26].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH numerous specimens, Southern Ocean off Kerguelen and Antarctic Ocean near the ice barrier.
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Antarctic circumpolar south of about 55ºS, extending to Antarctic coastal waters.
Other Regions
Australian Antarctic Territory
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australian Antarctic Territory
Ecological Descriptors
Epipelagic, mesopelagic, oceanic province.
Extra Ecological Information
Preyed on by whales, 0–400 m layer, concentrating above 200 m at night.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |