A review of the Scleractinia (Cnidaria: Anthozoa) of Chile, with the description of two new species

作者: STEPHEN D. CAIRNS , VERENA HÄUSSERMANN , GÜNTER FÖRSTERRA

DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.1018.1.2

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摘要: All records of the 23 scleractinian species known to occur off Chile are reviewed, including first seven for this coastline. Two described as new: Caryophyllia huinayensis and Tethocyathus endesa. Additional specimens 15 reported. Chilean azooxanthellate, some occurring deep 4195 m; only six at SCUBA depth. Three reported Juan Fernandez Islands. The fauna is considered be depauperate, consisting 3% azooxanthellate species.

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