CAAB: 37068036
Species Yirrkala calyptra McCosker, 2011
Compiler and date details
27 June 2011 - Dianne J. Bray
- Yirrkala calyptra McCosker, J.E. 2011. Two new Indo-Pacific species of the sand-eel genus Yirrkala (Anguilliformes: Ophichthidae). Smithiana, Publications in Aquatic Biodiversity, Bulletin 13: 45-50 [48, figs.4-6].
Type data:
Holotype AM I.45310-001, Fraser Island, Platypus Bay, QLD, depth "probably about 10 fathoms". [24°21'S, 152°30'E].
Paratype(s) AM I.17454-002 (collected with Holotype); BPBM 33916 (collected with Holotype); CAS 41667 (collected with Holotype).
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from Platypus Bay, Fraser Island, QLD (24˚21’S, 153˚12'E); tropical, southwest Pacific
Known only from type locality.
Australian Endemic.
IMCRA
Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, soft bottom–marine.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Mar-2019 | ELOPOMORPHA | 15-Aug-2018 | MODIFIED | Dr Doug Hoese (AM) |
| 24-Sep-2011 | ANGUILLIFORMES | 24-Sep-2011 | MOVED | Dr Dianne Bray |
| 27-Jun-2011 | ADDED |