Species Xenobrama microlepis Yatsu & Nakamura, 1989
Golden Pomfret
- Xenobrama microlepis Yatsu, A. & Nakamura, I. 1989. Xenobrama microlepis, a new genus and species of bramid fish, from subantarctic waters of the South Pacific. Japanese Journal of Ichthyology 36(2): 190-195 3 figs [190, fig. 1].
Type data:
Holotype NSMT P.44298, subantarctic South Pacific Ocean [44°56'S, 148°17'W].
Paratype(s) AM I.27500–001; FAKU 111771–111773; NMNZ P.24136-24137; NSMT -P.41848; NSMT -P.41927; NSMT -P.41947; NSMT -P.44284; NSMT -P.44296-44297; NSMT -P.44299; NSMT -P. 43079-43080.
Distribution
States
Tasmania
Extra Distribution Information
South-west of Strahan (44°30’S, 141°50’E) to south of New Harbour (44°59’S, 146°07’E), TAS; sub-antarctic, south Pacific (south of Australia).
IMCRA
Tasmania Province (10), West Tasmania Transition (9)
Ecological Descriptors
Epipelagic, marine, oceanic province, pelagic.
Extra Ecological Information
Migrating to surface at night to feed, 0–270 m.
General References
Last, P.R. & Baron, M. 1994. Pomfret resources of Australia. Aust. Fisher. Suppl. 53(8): 6 pp.
Common Name References
Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Golden Pomfret)
Yearsley, G.K., Last, P.R. & Ward, R.D. (eds) 1999. Australian Seafood Handbook. Hobart : CSIRO Marine Research 460 pp. [205] (Golden Pomfret)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Dec-2012 | 05-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 30-Mar-2010 | MODIFIED |