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Imajima, M. (1991). Spionidae (Annelida, Polychaeta) from Japan. VII. The genus Spiophanes. Bulletin of the National Science Museum, Tokyo, Series A (Zoology). 17(3): 115-137.
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Imajima, M.
1991
Spionidae (Annelida, Polychaeta) from Japan. VII. The genus <i>Spiophanes</i>.
Bulletin of the National Science Museum, Tokyo, Series A (Zoology)
17(3): 115-137
Publication
World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb)
Four species of the genus Spiophanes are described from Japanese waters. These four include two new species, herein named Spiophanes japonicum and S. urceolata. Spiophanes kroeyeri Grube is newly recorded from Japan, whereas S. bombyx (Claparède) was reported previously.
Japan
Systematics, Taxonomy
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Spiophanes japonicum Imajima, 1991 (original description)
Spiophanes urceolata Imajima, 1991 accepted as Spiophanes wigleyi Pettibone, 1962 (original description)
Spiophanes urceolata Imajima, 1991 accepted as Spiophanes wigleyi Pettibone, 1962 (original description)
Holotype NSMT Pol. H 332, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes japonicum Imajima, 1991
Holotype NSMT Pol. H 335, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes urceolata Imajima, 1991
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 333, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes japonicum Imajima, 1991
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 336, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes urceolata Imajima, 1991
Holotype NSMT Pol. H 335, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes urceolata Imajima, 1991
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 333, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes japonicum Imajima, 1991
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 336, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes urceolata Imajima, 1991
Depth range
29-314 m, but mostly found at depths between 50-125 m, exceptionally in 1463 m. [details]
Distribution
Japan (coasts of Sea of Japan and Pacific); Australian waters from Sydney to the Bass Strait. [details]
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: Pacific coast of Honshu (Japan); Tsushima Strait. [details]
Etymology
Not stated. The specific epithet japonicum refers to the type locality of the species, Japan. [details]
Etymology
Not stated, uncertain. The specific epithet urceolata (masculine: urceolatus) is a Latin adjective meaning 'shaped ... [details]
Type locality
Pacific Ocean, Japan, Honshu, Sagami Bay (35º12.3'N, 139º33.2'E to 35º13.0'N, 139º33.0'E). [details]
Type locality
Sagami Bay, Honshu, Japan, Pacific Ocean (from 35º10.5'N, 139º34.3'E to 35º11.0'N, 139º34.4'E), 92 m. [details]