On a new species of Actinopyga Bronn, 1860 (Echinodermata, Holothuroidea) from the Indo-West Pacific
Rowe, F.W.E.; Massin, C. (2006). On a new species of Actinopyga Bronn, 1860 (Echinodermata, Holothuroidea) from the Indo-West Pacific. Zoosystema 28(4): 955-961
In: Zoosystema. Editions scientifiques du Muséum: Paris. ISSN 1280-9551; e-ISSN 1638-9387, more
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Keywords |
Actinopyga Bronn, 1860 [WoRMS]; Echinodermata [WoRMS]; Holothuroidea [WoRMS] Marine/Coastal |
Author keywords |
Echinodermata; Holothuroidea; Actinopyga; Macarene Islands; Philippines;new species |
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- Rowe, F.W.E.
- Massin, C., more
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Abstract |
Actinopyga capillata n. sp., with nocturnal habits, has first been observed in the Mascarene Islands, but has a wide Indo-West Pacific distribution. The new species is clearly separated from its congeners by its colour pattern and by the presence of very long and thin dorsal tube feet. Actinopyga capillata n. sp. is compared with Bohadschia mitsioensis Cherbonnier, 1988, with which it shares similar ossicle forms. |
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