WoRMS taxon details
Melithaea ochracea (Linnaeus, 1758)
288139 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:288139)
accepted
Species
Isis ochracea Linnaeus, 1758 · unaccepted > superseded combination (original combination)
Isis ocracea Linnaeus, 1758 · unaccepted (incorrect original spelling)
Melitaea ochracea Linnaeus, 1758 · unaccepted > misspelling - incorrect subsequent spelling (incorrect authority)
Melitea ochracea (Linnaeus, 1758) · unaccepted > superseded combination
Melitella ochracea (Linnaeus, 1758) · unaccepted > superseded combination
Melitodes ochracea (Linnaeus, 1758) · unaccepted > superseded combination
- Subspecies Melithaea ochracea decipiens Hickson, 1937 (uncertain > unassessed)
marine, fresh, terrestrial
(of Isis ocracea Linnaeus, 1758) Linnaeus, C. (1758). Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. [The system of nature through the three kingdoms of nature, according to classes, orders, genera, species, with characters, differences, synonyms, places.]. <em>Impensis Direct. Laurentii Salvii. Holmiae [Stockholm].</em> 1(10) [iii], 824 p., available online at https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/726886
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McFadden, C.S.; Cordeiro, R.; Samimi-Namin, K.; Williams, G.; van Ofwegen, L. (2025). World List of Octocorallia. Melithaea ochracea (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=288139 on 2025-04-03
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Nomenclature
original description
(of Isis ocracea Linnaeus, 1758) Linnaeus, C. (1758). Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. [The system of nature through the three kingdoms of nature, according to classes, orders, genera, species, with characters, differences, synonyms, places.]. <em>Impensis Direct. Laurentii Salvii. Holmiae [Stockholm].</em> 1(10) [iii], 824 p., available online at https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/726886
page(s): 799 [details] Available for editors [request]
basis of record van Ofwegen, L.P., S.D. Cairns & J. van der Land (eds). (2000-2007). as a contribution to UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms. (look up in IMIS) [details]
page(s): 799 [details] Available for editors
[request]basis of record van Ofwegen, L.P., S.D. Cairns & J. van der Land (eds). (2000-2007). as a contribution to UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms. (look up in IMIS) [details]
Taxonomy
status source
Muzik, K.M. & F.M. Bayer. (1980). Melithaea Milne Edwards & Haime, 1857 and Isis ochracea Linnaeus, 1758 (Coelenterate, Anthozoa): proposed conservation. Z.N.(S.)2150. <em>Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature.</em> 37: 228-232. [details] Available for editors [request]
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additional source
Liu, J.Y. [Ruiyu] (ed.). (2008). Checklist of marine biota of China seas. <em>China Science Press.</em> 1267 pp. (look up in IMIS) [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source van Ofwegen, L.P. (1987). Melithaeidae (Coelenterata: Anthozoa) from the Indian Ocean and the Malay Archipelago. <em>Zoologische Verhandelingen Leiden.</em> 239: 1-57., available online at https://repository.naturalis.nl/pub/317750
page(s): 3, 7-9 [details]
additional source van Ofwegen, L. P.; Goh, N. K. C.; Chou, L. M. (2000). The Melithaeidae (Coelenterata: Octocorallia) of Singapore. Zoologische Mededelingen, Leiden, 73(19): 285-304
page(s): 285, 287, 288, 289, 290, 302, 303 [details]
additional source Bayer, F. M. (1959). The alcyonarian and black corals (Anthozoa, Octocorallia and Antipatharia) described and figured by G.E. Rumphius. H. C. D. de Wit (eds.). Uitgeverij en Drukkerij Hollandia N.V. Baarn, pp. 225-247
page(s): 240-241 [details] Available for editors [request]
additional source Grasshoff, M.; Bargibant, G. (2001). Coral Reef Gorgonians of New Caledonia. IRD Èditions. Paris., pp. 335.
page(s): 23, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 90, 91, 152, 155, 296, 312, 313, 318, 319 [details]
additional source Grasshoff, M. (1999). The shallow water gorgonians of New Caledonia and adjacent islands. Senckenbergiana Biologica, 1-2, 1-121
page(s): 6, 7, Pl. 1 [details]
additional source Imahara, Y. (1996). Previously recorded octocorals from Japan and adjacent seas. Precious Corals and Octocoral Research, 4-mei, 17-44
page(s): 28 [details]
additional source Ramvilas, G.; Alderslade, P.; Ranjeet, K. (2023). The taxonomy of Indian gorgonians: an assessment of the descriptive records of gorgonians (Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) recorded as occurring in the territorial waters of India, along with neighboring regions and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the highlighting of perceived unethical practice. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 5236: 1-124., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5236.1.1
page(s): 30 [details]
[request]additional source van Ofwegen, L.P. (1987). Melithaeidae (Coelenterata: Anthozoa) from the Indian Ocean and the Malay Archipelago. <em>Zoologische Verhandelingen Leiden.</em> 239: 1-57., available online at https://repository.naturalis.nl/pub/317750
page(s): 3, 7-9 [details]
additional source van Ofwegen, L. P.; Goh, N. K. C.; Chou, L. M. (2000). The Melithaeidae (Coelenterata: Octocorallia) of Singapore. Zoologische Mededelingen, Leiden, 73(19): 285-304
page(s): 285, 287, 288, 289, 290, 302, 303 [details]
additional source Bayer, F. M. (1959). The alcyonarian and black corals (Anthozoa, Octocorallia and Antipatharia) described and figured by G.E. Rumphius. H. C. D. de Wit (eds.). Uitgeverij en Drukkerij Hollandia N.V. Baarn, pp. 225-247
page(s): 240-241 [details] Available for editors
[request]additional source Grasshoff, M.; Bargibant, G. (2001). Coral Reef Gorgonians of New Caledonia. IRD Èditions. Paris., pp. 335.
page(s): 23, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 90, 91, 152, 155, 296, 312, 313, 318, 319 [details]
additional source Grasshoff, M. (1999). The shallow water gorgonians of New Caledonia and adjacent islands. Senckenbergiana Biologica, 1-2, 1-121
page(s): 6, 7, Pl. 1 [details]
additional source Imahara, Y. (1996). Previously recorded octocorals from Japan and adjacent seas. Precious Corals and Octocoral Research, 4-mei, 17-44
page(s): 28 [details]
additional source Ramvilas, G.; Alderslade, P.; Ranjeet, K. (2023). The taxonomy of Indian gorgonians: an assessment of the descriptive records of gorgonians (Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) recorded as occurring in the territorial waters of India, along with neighboring regions and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the highlighting of perceived unethical practice. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 5236: 1-124., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5236.1.1
page(s): 30 [details]
Present Present in aphia/obis/gbif/idigbio Inaccurate Introduced: alien Containing type locality
Nontype RMNH Coel. 17442, geounit Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype RMNH Coel. 17443, geounit Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1995.10, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1995.11, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1995.5, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1995.7, geounit Malaysian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1995.8, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1995.9, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1996.1677, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1996.1678, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1996.1679, geounit Malaysian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1996.1680, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1998.39, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1998.40, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZRC ZRC.1998.41, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | オオイソバナ | [details] |
To Barcode of Life (3 barcodes)
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (18 publications)
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (43 publications) (from synonym Isis ochracea Linnaeus, 1758)
To Biological Information System for Marine Life (BISMaL)
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Melithaea ochracea)
To GenBank (8 nucleotides; 5 proteins) (from synonym Melitodes ochracea (Linnaeus, 1758))
To GenBank (8 nucleotides; 5 proteins) (from synonym Isis ocracea Linnaeus, 1758)
To GenBank (8 nucleotides; 5 proteins)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Cnidaria Collection (11 records)
To Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History (YPM IZ 102085)
To ITIS
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (18 publications)
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (43 publications) (from synonym Isis ochracea Linnaeus, 1758)
To Biological Information System for Marine Life (BISMaL)
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Melithaea ochracea)
To GenBank (8 nucleotides; 5 proteins) (from synonym Melitodes ochracea (Linnaeus, 1758))
To GenBank (8 nucleotides; 5 proteins) (from synonym Isis ocracea Linnaeus, 1758)
To GenBank (8 nucleotides; 5 proteins)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Cnidaria Collection (11 records)
To Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History (YPM IZ 102085)
To ITIS
