Species Pterygotrigla saumarez Last & Richards, 2012
Saumarez Gurnard
- Pterygotrigla saumarez Last, P.R. & Richards, W.J. 2012. Two new gurnards of the genus Pterygotrigla (Scorpaeniformes: Triglidae) from Australian seas. Zootaxa 3195: 39–50 [43, Figs. 3-5].
Type data:
Holotype CSIRO H712-07, Queensland, Australia, south of Saumarez Reef, 303-333 m [22°10'S, 153°29'E].
Paratype(s) CSIRO H646-04; CSIRO H648-06; CSIRO H709-03; CSIRO H712-08; QM I 1924; QM 19934.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Marion Plateau and off the Swain and Saumarez Reefs, QLD (18°58’S - 23°59'S); tropical
Australian Endemic.
IMCRA
Central Eastern Transition (15), Northeast Province (18)
Other Regions
Coral Sea Islands Territory
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental slope, soft bottom.
Extra Ecological Information
293–502 m
General References
Richards, W.J. & Yato, T. 2012. The tropical species of the subgenus Pterygotrigla (Pisces: Triglidae: Pterygotrigla) with description of a new species. Zootaxa 3484: 53-64 [61]
Common Name References
Last, P.R. & Richards, W.J. 2012. Two new gurnards of the genus Pterygotrigla (Scorpaeniformes: Triglidae) from Australian seas. Zootaxa 3195: 39–50 [43] (Saumarez Gurnard)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCORPAENIFORMES | 26-Sep-2012 | ADDED | Dr Dianne Bray (NMV) Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (AM) |