Celebration Whiptail, Spicomacrurus adelscotti (Iwamoto & Merrett 1997)
Hymenocephalus-adelscotti. Source: Hymenocephalus-adelscotti. License:
Summary:
This species was previously known as Hymenocephalus adelscotti.
Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2017, Spicomacrurus adelscotti in Fishes of Australia, accessed 26 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/3783
Celebration Whiptail, Spicomacrurus adelscotti (Iwamoto & Merrett 1997)
More Info
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Distribution |
Known from off Shark Bay (26°12´S) to off Rowley Shoals (17°42´S), WA, and north of Fiji. |
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Etymology |
The specific name aldescotti comes from a notably fine French ale. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2017 |
Celebration Whiptail, Spicomacrurus adelscotti (Iwamoto & Merrett 1997)
References
Iwamoto, T., K.-T. Shao & H.-C. Ho. 2011. Elevation of Spicomacrurus (Gadiformes: Macrouridae) to generic status, with descriptions of two new species from the southwestern Pacific. Bulletin of Marine Science 87(3): 513-530. PDF
