- Triphoturus Fraser-Brunner, A. 1949. A classification of the fishes of the family Myctophidae. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 118(4): 1019-1106 167 figs pl. 1 [1083] [proposed as subgenus of Lampanyctus Bonaparte, 1840].
Type species:
Myctophum (Lampanyctus) micropterum Brauer, 1906 by original designation (= Myctophum (Lampanyctus) nigrescens Brauer, 1904).
Distribution
States
Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Indo-Pacific.
IMCRA
Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: NE oceanic
- Victoria: SE oceanic
- Western Australia: NW oceanic, W oceanic
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |
Species Triphoturus nigrescens (Brauer, 1904)
Vagabond Lanternfish, Highseas Lampfish
- Myctophum (Lampanyctus) nigrescens Brauer, A. 1904. Die Gattung Myctophum. Zoologischer Anzeiger 28(10): 377-404 figs 1-9 [403].
Type data:
Lectotype ZMB 17617, east of the Seychelles, Indian Ocean [2°38´09"S–3°24´06"S, 58°38´01"E].
Paralectotype(s) ZMB 22379, east of the Seychelles, Indian Ocean [2°38´09"S–3°24´06"S, 58°38´01"E].Subsequent designation references:
Hulley, P.A. 1986. A taxonomic review of the lanternfish genus Triphoturus Fraser-Brunner, 1949 (Myctophidae, Osteichthyes). Annals of the South African Museum 97(4): 71-95 figs 1-8 [89]. - Myctophum (Lampanyctus) micropterum Brauer, A. 1906. Die Tiefsee-Fische. 1. Systematischer Teil. Wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse der Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition auf dem Dampfer "Valdivia" 1898–1899 15(1): 1-432 figs 1-176 pls 1-18 [239, fig. 157].
Type data:
Lectotype ZMB 17616, Indian Ocean [2°43'08"S, 61°12'06"E].
Paralectotype(s) ZMB 17614-1.Subsequent designation references:
Hulley, P.A. 1981. Results of the research cruises of FRV Walther Herwig to South America LVII. Family Myctophidae (Osteichthyes, Myctophiformes). Archiv für Fischereiwissenschaft 31(1): 1-303 figs 1-128 [205].
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Hulley, P.A. 1986. A taxonomic review of the lanternfish genus Triphoturus Fraser-Brunner, 1949 (Myctophidae, Osteichthyes). Annals of the South African Museum 97(4): 71-95 figs 1-8 [89]
Distribution
States
Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Off North West Cape, WA (22º12´S) and off Swain Reefs, QLD (22ºS) to off Point Hicks, VIC (38º35´S); tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific.
IMCRA
Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: NE oceanic
- Victoria: SE oceanic
- Western Australia: NW oceanic, W oceanic
Ecological Descriptors
Mesopelagic.
General References
Common Name References
Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Highseas Lampfish)
Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Vagabond Lanternfish)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |