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Below the locality data for Haliotis ovina

is shown. Entries in red are new ones not published in Geiger (2000), entries in green are from the Australian Museum Sydney. First the specimen records are given, sorted by country/larger area in a general North-South and East-West organization. Below the specimen and range data from the literature are given. All specimens from DLG collection now in SBMNH.
The notation the locality data is as follows: (Collection-Acronyms Collection-Number: number-of-specimens). The term "complete" indicates preserved animals.

 

MAURITIUS: (DMNH 010990, 3; NMBE Schuttleworth.401, 1). Balaclava (MNHN no #, 1).

MALDIVES: Addu Atoll, Feddu lagoon (BMNH, 6: complete). Addu Atoll, seaward reef (BMNH no #, 1). Addu Atoll, W of S tip of Wilingilis (ANSP 305183, 1). N Male Atoll, N of Male, Dunidu Isl. (ANSP 305219, 1). SE side of N Male Atoll, Imma Isl. (ANSP 305562, 1). N Male Atoll, N Kagilsland (ANSP 303991, 2). N Malosmadulu Atoll, N and NW of Ongu Isl. (ANSP 304430, 1). Rasdu Atoll (ANSP 399939, 2). Tiladummati Atoll, NW of Filadu Isl., Faro Islet (ANSP 304839, 1). Helengili (DLG AAB 26a, 1). Gan (BMSM 3263, 1).

ANDAMANES: (BMNH no #, 1).

THAILAND: Phuket (DLG 26h, 1). Phuket, SW end of Bon Isl. (LACM 85-3, 1). Off Phuket, E Mai Thon Isl. (LACM 85-8, 2). Phuket, E Kaew Yai Isl. (LACM 85-5, 12: 1 with dried body). Phuket, SW Bon Isl. (LACM 85-3, 1 body, 1: complete). Gulf of Siam, Ko Tao (USNM 405685, 2). Te Vega, Goh Sindarar Nua (= Chance Isl.) (USNM 661337, 1). Phuket Is, Andaman Sea (AMS C.139365, 4).

MALAYSIA: Peninsula, Perhentian Isl. (BMNH 2264, 1). Pulau Pangkor (BMNH 2264, 1). N Borneo, Kudat, Airport Trench (ANSP 262759, 1: subfossil). N Borneo, Tigabi Isl., Malawali channel (USNM 666858, 1). N Borneo, Semporna, Bahaydulong Isl. (USNM 666729, 1). Off Mersing Coast, Pulau Babi Besar (ANSP 399937, 1). Borneo, Sabah, Jesselton (NMW). N Borneo, Maliangin Isl. (ANSP 298206, 1). New Guinea, New Britain, 5 miles from Rabaul, Matapit Isl. (ANSP 304687, 1). New Guinea, Manus Isl., Pere village (AMNH 215141, 1). Pulau Babi Besar, off Mersing (AMS C.402503, 1). Pulau Perhentian Besar, off NE coast (AMS C.401933, 1).

INDONESIA: Java, Pangandaran (DLG 26j, 3). Java, off Jakarta, Raya, Pulau-Pulau Seribu Isl., Pelangi and Putri Isl. (LACM 86-162, 1 + 1 complete; LACM 86-163, 1). Java, Batavia/Jakarta (MNHN no #, 1). Java, Jakarta Bay, Thousand Isl. (DLG no #, 10). Ambon (NMBE Schuttleworth #402, 2). Bali, Lovina Beach (DLG 26c, 1). Irian Jaya, Biak, near KLM Resthouse, 1 mile E of Dock (ANSP 206482, 2). Schouten Isl., Biak (USNM 600567, 1). Sumatra, N of Sipora, Pulau Siburu (USNM 654703, 2). Te Vega, Pulau Bai, Batu Group, off Sumatra (USNM 654480, 1: complete).

VIETNAM: Nha Trang (MNHN no #, 1; SBMNH 03515, 1). Nha Trnag, Hon Leo Isl. (DLG 26m, 6; LACM 69-111, 1). South China Sea in vicinity of Nha Trang (LACM 109718, 2). Cam Ranh Ba, Gran Passo Die (AMNH 198787, 1). Vanfong Bay, Hon Lon (LACM 67-187, 1). Paracels (MNHN no #, 3). Tam Hon Is, Nha Trang (AMS C.403148, 1).

JAPAN: Okinawa (LACM A.8589, 1; LACM AHF Acc. 1063, 2). NE Okinawa (ANSP 325440, 1). Okinawa, Ukibaru Shima (DMNH 120273, 3). Okinawa, Bolo Point (AMNH Jackson 1992 A9873, 32; AMNH Jackson 1992 A9873, 3). Okinawa, off Sunabe sea wall, 4 km SSW of Kadena Circle (LACM 78-28, 2). Okinawa, WNW of Onna Village (LACM 78-27, 1). Okinawa, Onna Village, Horseshoe Cliffs (USNM 828892, 1). Okinawa, Kadena Yacht Club, Channel (USNM 821388, 1; USNM 821127, 1). Okinawa, Yakata, Katabaru, Onna Village (USNM 809879, 1). Okinawa, Ada (SBMNH no #, 1). Okinawa, Sobe Point (SBMNH 2766, 1). Okinawa, NNW Oku (LACM 77-61, 1). Okinawa, 1.5 miles S of Henna (ANSP 302731, 1). Okinawa, Nakama, Catholic Camp (AMNH 248812, 1). Okinawa, Serigaki Beach (AMNH 276892, 2). Okinawa, Shioya (USNM 600811, 3). Okinawa, Shioya, Shanawan Bay (USNM 489109, 1). Okinawa, off Ogimi (USNM 488118, 1). Okinawa, Chinen reef flat (SBMNH no #, 5). Okinawa, Henza reef (SBMNH no #, 2). Okinawa, Tsuke reef flat (SBMNH no #, 1). Kyushu, Osumi, Osima (USNM 343830, 5; USNM 273338, 3). Okinawa, Yontan (BMSM 2030, 3).

PHILIPPINES: Luzon, Bataan (DMNH 181157, 2). Luzon, Sorsogon, Magallanes (ANSP 223931, 1). Luzon, SW Corregidor Isl. (USNM 235293, 1). Luzon, 13Ľ 43' 59" N 120ˇ 49' 11" E (USNM 801679, 1: complete). Minodro, Calapan (DMNH 049717, 3). Mindoro, Puerto Galera (LACM 74730, 1; LACM 74732, 1). Mindoro, Dalaovan (LACM 74737, 1). Bohol, Panglao (DLG 26d, 6). Cebu Isl., Cebu City (SBMNH 3502, 1). Leyte (DMNH 194171, 1). Sulu Archipelago, Sanga Sanga Isl. (DMNH 049193, 1). Sulu Archipelago, Bet Siai & Bongao Isl. (USNM 313983, 1). Sulu Archipelago, Tawi Tawi Group, Tataan Isl. (USNM 245559, 1). Sulu Archipelago, Jolo, Bubuau Isl. (USNM 245548, 2). Sulu Archipelago, Jolo, Marongasi Isl. (USNM 245535, 3; USNM 245546, 1). Sulu Archipelago, Dammai Isl. (USNM 24556, 3). Sulu Sea (LACM HH-3740, 1). Mindanao (LACM 45791, 1). Mindanao, Zamboanga province, Zamboanga Bay (LACM 74731, 1). Palawan, Linapacan Isl., San Pedro Cove (LACM 88-285.16, 1). Quezon, Polillo Group, Palasan (LACM 74734, 1). Quezon, Baler (AMNH 132075, 1). Marinduque, Boac (AMNH 132109, 1). S Negros Oriental, Siaton, Tambobo (USNM 808480, 1). Negros Isl., Maloh (S tip of Isl.) (USNM 821756, 1). Negros Oriental, Guihulhga (SBMNH 28938, 1). Luzon Is (AMS C.035662, 1). Luzon Is, Batangas Bay, Mabakong ?=Mabacon (AMS C.401932, 3). Marinduque Is, Ataa Is Ata, 2km W of Kawayan (AMS C.401931, 1).

MARIANAS: Near Guam (AMNH Edison A9853, 2). Guam (MNHN no #, 1). W Saipan, Lagoon (USNM 595505, 1).

PALAU (= BELAU): (AMNH 220206, 1). Koror Isl. (DMNH 046176, 2). Near Ngatpeal Pass (DMNH 069889, 3). Babelthuap (AMNH 121795, 1; USNM 62093, 3). E Babelthuap, Reef 1 mile S of Namelakl Pass (ANSP 203153, 8). Babelthuap, 1 mile S of W Passage , 07ˇ 33' N 134ˇ 29' E (ANSP 200987, 2). Koror Isl., Near Koror (ANSP 202455, 2). Korukigiiri Isl., Malakal Harbour (ANSP 202046, 1).

MICRONESIA: Truk (LACM C-133, 2). Truk, Out of Moen, Paradise Reef (SBMNH 3037, 1). Yap Isl. (LACM 91228, 1; ANSP 250072, 2). Upper Mortlocks, Losaap Isl. (DMNH 037623, 3). Ponape (AMNH 284463, 1; AMNH 284465). Pohnpei (SBMNH no #, 1; SBMNH no #, 1). Pohnpei, Green Reef, Jokaj Passage (SBMNH no #. 1). Round Rock, Helen Channel, Helen Reef (ANSP 208680, 1).

MARSHALL ISL.: Kwajalein Atoll (SBMNH 6135, 1). Eniwetok, Jeiteiripucchi Isl. (USNM 581709, 1; USNM 584690, 1). Enewetok, Enewetok (SBMNH no #, 1). Eniwetok, Rigili Isl. (USNM 581274, 10; USNM 581595, 1: complete). Eniwetok, Bokonarappu Isl. (USNM 655777, 3). Eniwetok, Rujoru Isl. (USNM 581515, 9). Eniwetok, Rajoa Isl. (USNM 655723, 1). Eniwetok, Jiriinien Isl. (USNM 581672, 2). Eniwetok, Mui Isl. (USNM 581624, 1). Enewetok Atoll, Bubble Butt Pinnacle (USNM 809786, 1). Ujalang Atoll (USNM 614617, 2).

WA: Port Headland (DLG 26k, 2). Perth (LACM 45896, 1).

NT: Arnhem Land, Gove Peninsula, Yirrkala (AMS C.400838, 1). Cobourg Peninsula, Smith Point (AMS C.122879, 2). Darwin (AMS C.139366, 1).

QLD.: SE Lizard Isl. (LACM 79-55, 1). Whitsunday Group, Hook Isl. (DMNH 114349, 2). W GBR, Hawk Reef, E of Whitsunday Passage (AMNH 104761, 1). Hyman Isl. (AMNH 187150, 2). GBR, Cairns (BMSM 3262, 1). GBR, Cairns, Scott Reef (AMNH 178750, 1). Curtis Isl. (AMNH 80424, 2). GBR, off Townsville, John Brewer Reef (BMNH 2341, 1). Friday Isl., Tonoabatu (BMNH). Wreck Bay, Martha Ridgway Reef (DMNH 031805, 1). GBR, Hardy Reef (AMNH 104585, 3; AMNH 249919, 3). GBR, Beaver Isl., Beaver Reef, Hinchinbrook (ANSP 399930, 1). Capricorn Group, Tryon Isl. (USNM 617150, 1). Port Douglas (SBMNH 202, 1). Frankland Islands, SE of Cairns (AMS C.139368, 1). GBR, Bramble Reef (AMS C.324399, 1). GBR, Bunker Group, Fairfax Is (AMS C.324397, 5). GBR, Bunker Group, Lady Elliot Is (AMS C.069206, 1). GBR, Bunker Group, Lady Musgrave Is (AMS C.073561, 1). GBR, Cairns Reef lagoon & between Cairns Reef & Hope Is (AMS C.027173, 1). GBR, Capricorn Group, Heron Is (AMS C.404606, 0, 1: complete; AMS C.073318, 1; AMS C.073345, 2). GBR, Capricorn Group, North West Is (AMS C.104227, 3; AMS C.105189, 1; AMS C.400840, 2). GBR, Capricorn Group, One Tree Is (AMS C.056369, 2; AMS C.077231, 1; AMS C.101902, 1). GBR, Capricorn Group, Tryon Is (AMS C.104224, 5; AMS C.104225, 2). GBR, Carter Reef, off Lizard Is (AMS C.402453, 1). GBR, E of Townsville, Broadhurst Reef (AMS C.139372, 1; AMS C.400839, 1). GBR, Gould Reef, NE of Bowen (AMS C.403147, 1). GBR, Jewell Reef, SE corner (AMS C.385043, 1). GBR, John Brewer Watt Reef (AMS C.067656, 3). GBR, Kelso Reef (AMS C.324409, 2). GBR, Lizard Is (AMS C.404603, 0, 1: complete; AMS C.041259, 2; AMS C.402463, 1). GBR, Lizard Is, 0.5km off Casuarina Beach (AMS C.105508, 1, 1: complete). GBR, Lizard Is, No.1 Bommie (AMS C.404605, 0, 1: complete). GBR, Lizard Is, North Point (AMS C.103590, 1; AMS C.138385, 1). GBR, Lizard Is, off Crystal Beach point (AMS C.404604, 0, 1: complete). GBR, Lizard Is, off Rocky Point (AMS C.324400, 1). GBR, Lizard Is, South Is, S side (AMS C.400837, 1). GBR, Lizard Is, Watsons Bay, N side (AMS C.104444, 1). GBR, Low Isles (AMS C.073341, 1; AMS C.324407, 1). GBR, Michaelmas Cay (AMS C.053326, 15). GBR, NE of Townsville, Lodestone Reef (AMS C.139371, 1). GBR, off Cairns, Moore Reef (AMS C.324408, 1). GBR, off Lizard Is, Macgillivray Cay, NW side (AMS C.073344, 2; AMS C.073562, 1). GBR, off Townsville, Keeper Reef (AMS C.139369, 2). GBR, Slashers Reefs (AMS C.139370, 2). GBR, Swain Reefs (AMS C.143403, 1). GBR, Swain Reefs, Bylund Gillett Cay, W side (AMS C.324398, 6). GBR, Swain Reefs, Centennary Reef (AMS C.153204, 1). GBR, Swain Reefs, Heralds Prong No.2 Reef 21-459 (AMS C.402459, 1, 1: complete). GBR, Swain Reefs, Howards Patches (AMS C.142715, 3). GBR, Swain Reefs, Mystery Reef (AMS C.148159, 1; AMS C.324403, 1; AMS C.380489, 0, 1: complete). GBR, Swain Reefs, Reef 21-176, N side (AMS C.385042, 1; AMS C.148045, 2). GBR, Swain Reefs, Sanctuary Reef, N side (AMS C.143895, 1). Lizard Is, W & NW of Bird Is (AMS C.400836, 1, 1: complete). Off Yeppoon, Keppel Bay (AMS C.075446, 1). Torres Strait, Murray Is (AMS C.403365, 2).

CORAL SEA: Bampton Reefs, Chesterfield Reefs (AMS C.017863, 1). Carola Cay, Marion Reef (AMS C.324392, 2). Cay A, Flinders Reef (AMS C.324391, 4). Cay A, Holmes Reef (AMS C.324393, 2). Chesterfield Reefs, Anchorage Cay (AMS C.403116, 1). Flinders Reefs (AMS C.402501, 2). Frederick Reef (AMS C.324396, 1). Holmes Reef (AMS C.324405, 1). North East Herald Cay (AMS C.324395, 11; AMS C.328988, 4). Osprey Reef (AMS C.159350, 1). Osprey Reef, North Horn (AMS C.160248, 1). Osprey Reef, SE end (AMS C.160317, 1). Osprey Reef, SE end (AMS C.385041, 1). Osprey Reef, SW side (AMS C.145948, 2). Saumarez Reef, off North East Cay (AMS C.141809, 1). West Cay, Diamond Islets, Tregrosse Reefs (AMS C.324394, 1). Wreck Reef, E reef at West Is (AMS C.141657, 2). Wreck Reef, off Bird Is (AMS C.141131, 1). Wreck Reef, Porpoise Cay (AMS C.402502, 3).

NEW GUINEA: Madang, Madang Channel (SBMNH 2594, 2). Motupore Isl. [near Port Moresby] (USNM 796581, 1: complete). Louisiade Archipelago (AMS C.017861, 1). Louisiade Archipelago, Calvados Chain, Nimoa Is (AMS C.324406, 1). Siassi Ids, W of New Britain (AMS C.324402, 1). Woodlark Is (AMS C.017860, 1). Nuakata Isl. (BMSM 2026, 1).

SOLOMON ISL.: Malaita (DMNH 050876, 1). Malaita, Roncador Reef (LACM 78-55. 25, 1). Bougainville (ANSP 327759, 1). Bougainville, Buin (LACM 45788, 1). Santa Ana Isl. (AMNH 81900, 1). Reef Group, Ngakando Isl. (SBMNH 2704, 1). Santa Cruz Group, Pigeon Isl. (SBMNH 1216, 6).

NEW CALEDONIA: (AMNH Edison A9853, 2). Bourail (AMNH 107201, 3). Bourail, 2 miles NW of Pass (ANSP 269963, 3). Bourail, Plage de Poe (ANSP 237088, 2). Touho Bay (DMNH 069890, 1; ANSP 238028, 3). Ile Ain 3 miles ENE of Touho NW (ANSP 270255, 1). Voh, Barrier Reef (DMNH 069891, 1). Gatope Isl., 5 miles WSW of Voh, SW (ANSP 269724, 2). Noumea (USNM 796586, 1: complete). Nouméa, Baie de Citron (BMSM 3261, 1). Noumea, Amadee Light House (DMNH 116991, 1 + 1 complete). Noumea, E end of Vata Bay (ANSP 275417, 1). Dumbea Pass, 1.5 miles NNW of off Noumea (ANSP 270454, 2). Iles aux Goelands, about 7 miles SE of Dumbea Pass off Noumea (ANSP 270532, 1). Grand Reef of Koumac (MNHN sta. 1316, 2; MNHN 1319, 3). Yate (ANSP 238321, 1). La Foa (DLG 26i, 2). Brony (DLG 26l, 7). Port KouŽ (MNHN no #, 2). Loyality Isl., Relais de We (DMNH 116516, 1). Loyality Isl., Lifou, Relais de We, Bay Chateaubriand (DMNH 116453, 2 + 1 complete). Loyality Isl., Uvaa Atoll, Guetie Isl. (USNM 692693, 1). Bourail, W coast (AMS C.098797, 1). Loyalty Ids, Lifou Is (AMS C.073342, 1). Noumea (AMS C.003946, 1). Noumea, Ile Goeland (AMS C.404599, 1, 1: complete). Outer Reef, off Noumea (AMS C.404602, 0, 1: complete). Outer Reef, off Noumea (AMS C.404643, 0, 3: complete). Outer Reef, off Noumea (AMS C.324401, 2). Touho (AMS C.104228, 1). Touho, NE coast (AMS C.324404, 1).

FIJI: (AMNH 220205, 3). Yanu-yanu (= I-loma Isl.), Astrolabe Reef (LACM 71-205, 1; LACM 71-203, 1). Vanua Levu (DMNH 010989, 1). W Vanua Levu, Rambi Isl., Georgia Cove (USNM 695337, 1). Vanua Levu, NW Rambi Isl., Albert Cove (USNM 695312, 1: complete). Vanua Levu, NE Yandua Isl. (USNM 694701, 1). Vanua Levu, Savusavu, off Kontiki Lodge (BMSM 3264, 1; BMSM 3280, 1). Viti Levu (LACM 45912, 2; LACM 67-93). Viti Levu, Waya Isl. (DLG 26o, 1). Viti Levu, Korolevu (LACM 79-42, 1). Viti Levu, Nanu-i-Ra (USNM 638512, 1). Viti Levu, Suva Harbor (USNM 532329, 3; USNM 532378, 3). Viti Levu, St. Annes-on-Sea, Nadroga (USNM 835597, 2). Off Viti Levu, Malolo Group, Castaway Isl. (SBMNH 6132, 2). Viti Levu, Tubakula Beach (BMSM 3260, 1). Malolo Lailai (EG 9800, 1). Yasawa Group, Nacula Isl. (LACM 81-38, 1). Koro, Smoothwater Reefs (USNM 695816, 1). Koro, Reefs W of Stoneaxe Road (USNM 695749, 2). Koro, SW of Tulane Harbour (USNM 695910, 1). Taveuni (USNM 695744, 1). Taveuni, N of Vuna Point (USNM 695685, 1). Tavauni, W of Koro Levu Isl. (USNM 695606, 2). Kandavu, E of One Isl. (USNM 696061, 1). Kandavu, S of Nagaloa Pass (USNM 696454, 1). Kandavu, S of Waya Isl. (USNM 696335, 1). Kandavu, NW of Solondamu, W Coast (USNM 69710, 1). Kandavu, Reef E of Yauravu Pass (USNM 696487, 1). Kandavu, NE side of Nagaloa Pass (USNM 696422, 2). Kandavu, E of Korelevu Bay (USNM 696138, 2). Matuku, off SW Point (USNM 686411, 1). Vambina (=Vambia) (ANSP 193214, 2). S coast Viti Levu, Deuba (AMS C.400841, 2). Viti Levu, Nadi Bay Tomba Ko Nandi (AMS C.067615, 9).

TUVALU: Funafuti Atoll (AMS C.005366, 1).

VANUATU: Port Vila area, Efate Is (AMS C.402457, 1).

TONGA: Ha'apai group, Luangahu Isl. (LACM 72-151, 1). Vava'u Goup, Vava'u Isl., Kapa Isl., W Luaofa Isl. (LACM 86-231, 1). Vava'u Goup, Vava'u Isl., Kapa Isl., W Sisia Isl. (LACM 86-225, 1). Tongatapu Isl. (AMNH 249110, 1; ANSP 305800, 2). Tongatapu Isl., Sopee Reef (AMNH 240645, 1). Tongatapu, N Makaha'a Isl., Nuku'alofa Bay (AMNH 220204, 2).

SAMOA: Navigators Isl. (= Samoa) (ANSP 50233, 1; USNM 89084, 2). Tutuila Isl. (USNM 488747, 1).

TUAMOTUS: Makatea Isl. (DMNH 072530, 7).

LITERATURE, LOCALITIES: Tongatabu, Nukualofa; Monu Reef (Ostergaard, 1935). Lady Elliot Isl. (Cotton, 1943). Swain's Reef (Talmadge, 1961). Samar; Cebu; Schouten Isl.; New Caledonia, Cook's Reef (Talmadge, 1963). Gulf of Siam; Quobba, WA (Talmadge, 1974). Bali, Sanur (Baer & Cailliez, 1985). Fiji, Matagi Isl. (Baer, 1986). Maldives, Male, Kurumba; Maldives, Rasdu, Kuramathi (Baer, 1989). Barrow Isl. (Wilson, 1993). Sulawesi, Toigna Isl.; Bira; Pulau Hari (Anon., 1995).

LITERATURE, RANGE: QLD - NW Australia (Allen, 1959). SW isl. of Japan (Kira, 1962). Ryukyu Isl.; Philippines; Dutch New Guinea; Solomon Isl.; New Caledonia; Loyality Isl.; Fiji; Indonesia; Carolines; Marianas (Talmadge, 1963). Kyushu Isl.; Shikoku Isl.; S Honshu - Kii Peninsula; Indian Ocean (Habe & Kosuge, 1964). PNG (Hinton, 1972). S Japan through N Australia (Abbott & Dance, 1983). WA, Point Quobba - QLD (Wells & Bryce, 1985). Philippines (Springsteen & Leobrera, 1986). Indonesia (Dharma, 1988). New Caledonia (Salvat et al., 1988). Indo-West Pacific; WA, Carnarvon - Capricorn and Bunker Group (Wilson, 1993).