Primnoidae (Octocorallia: Calcaxonia) from the Emperor Seamounts, with Notes on Callogorgia elegans (Gray, 1870)

    Six primnoid species are reported from depths of 280 – 480 m from the southern Emperor Seamounts, including two new species (Callogorgia imperialis and Thouarella taylorae). Only the new species are fully described and illustrated. Also, Callogorgia elegans, which has a confused taxonomic history, is discussed and illustrated. Not unexpectedly, the Emperor Seamount primnoids have a strong affinity with the fauna of the Hawaiian Islands, an affinity that is expected to increase as more collecting is done in the region.

    Document Number
    NPFC-2018-SSC VME03-IP01
    Document Version
    1
    Agenda Item
    Member’s research activities on VMEs
    Authors
    Stephen D. Cairns, Robert P. Stone, Hye-Won Moon, and Jong Hee Lee
    USA, KOREA
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