Tosana dampieriensis Gill, Pogonoski, Johnson & Tea 2021


Holotype of the Dampierian Threadtail Anthias, Tosana dampieriensis, NMV A 29686-007, from southeast of Imperieuse Reef, Western Australia. Source: Martin F. Gomon / Museums Victoria. License: CC by Attribution


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Bray, D.J. 2023, Tosana dampieriensis in Fishes of Australia, accessed 02 May 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/5612

Tosana dampieriensis Gill, Pogonoski, Johnson & Tea 2021

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Distribution

West of Exmouth Gulf to off Broome, Western Australia, and possibly north to the Arafura Sea, Northern Territory.

Similar Species

Differs from other Tosana species in having a combination of 24 circumpeduncular scales, and a pectoral-fin length of 28.4–28.9% SL.

Etymology

The specific name dampieriensis refers to the distribution of this species in the Australian Marine biogeographical Dampierian region.

Species Citation

Tosana dampieriensis Gill, Pogonoski, Johnson & Tea 2021, Zootaxa 4996(1): 69, Figs. 8-10. Type locality: Western Australia, from 18°25.52′S, 120°05.92′E to 18°26.20′S, 120°06.50′E, 103-105 m.

Author

Bray, D.J. 2023

Resources

Atlas of Living Australia

Tosana dampieriensis Gill, Pogonoski, Johnson & Tea 2021

References


Gill, A.C., Pogonoski, J.J., Johnson, J.J. & Tea, Y.K. 2021. Three new species of Australian anthiadine fishes, with comments on the monophyly of Pseudanthias Bleeker (Teleostei: Serranidae). Zootaxa 4996(1): 49–82 https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4996.1.2

Kuiter, R.H. 2004. Basslets, hamlets and their Relatives. A comprehensive guide to selected Serranidae and Plesiopidae. TMC Publishing, Chorleywood, 216 pp. (as Tosana niwae)

Quick Facts


CAAB Code:37311243

Depth:66-177m

Habitat:Reef associated

Max Size:12 cm SL

Native:Endemic

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