TANZANIA: Zanzibar,
Pwani Mchangani (ANSP 399945, 6: doubtful).
MAURITIUS: (DMNH
011016, 3; DMNH 129904, 3: doubtful).
MALDIVE ISL.: Rasdu
Atoll (ANSP 253542, 1: doubtful).
INDIA: Kilikkarai
(DLG 15j, 1; BMSM 2110, 2). Hare Isl.
(= Musal Tivu), 6 miles SW Mandapam (ANSP 301461, 1). Coromandel Coast
(AMNH 220252, 3). Shingle Isl., E of Krusadai Isl., SE Gulf of Mannar
(ANSP 301249, 5). Waltair (USNM 622097, 1: complete). Bay
of Bengal, Andaman Ids, Port Blair (AMS C.125041, 3).
SRI LANKA: (BMNH
1838, 6; AMNH 48366, 1). Tricomale (DMNH 069887, 3; BMNH 1838, 12).
Tricomale, E shore Fort Frederick (ANSP 211220, 10). Trincomale, Elisabeth
Pt. (ANSP 210955, 1). Nilaveli, Pigeon Isl. (LACM 84-7, 6). Nayinativu
Isl. (ANSP 225034, 3). Weligama Bay (ANSP 210842, 1). Negombo,
live on rock, ca. 1 m (IK, 1). Trincomalee
(AMS C.078712, 1).
ANDAMANES: (DMNH
010980, 3; BMNH 73.3.10.17, 2). Port Blair (BMNH 1838, 8; BMNH 1838,
3). Anchorage, Nancowry, Nicobares (ZMK, 1:
complete).
THAILAND: Phuket,
Airoport Beach (ANSP 286646, 2). Phuket, Laam Seng, 1 mile S of Laam
Son (ANSP 285840, 2).
VIETNAM: Nha Trang
(MNHN no #, 1).
CHINA: (LACM 45867,
1). Hong Kong (BMNH no #, 1: complete). Hong Kong, E side High Isl.,
Port Shelter (ANSP 222679, 14).
TAIWAN: (DMNH 118533,
72; LACM 45854, 3). Taipei Co, E of Chi-lung (= Keelung) (LACM 88-80,
3). W Lan Yii (= Hung-tou HsŸ) (USNM 653768, 3).
JAPAN: Honshu,
Chiba, Yokahama (USNM 43067; USNM 43067, 1). Honshu, Kanagawa, O-shima,
Amanago (ANSP 141829, 1). Honshu, Kanagawa, Oshima, Osumi (USNM 343823,
3). Honshu, Kanagawa, Oshima, Osumi, Kikai (USNM 304309, 4). Honshu,
Wakayama, Kushimoto, Shiono-misaki (AMNH 239007, 4). Honshu, Wakayama,
Shirahama, Kii (ANSP 252612, 3). Shikoku, Kochi, Tosa , Kashiwajima
(ANSP 86241, 1). Shikoku, Kochi, Tosa, Kashizima (USNM 273362, 4;
USNM 343832, 3). Kyushu, Kagoshima, Amami, O-shima (AMNH 241419, 5;
ANSP uncataloged, 1). Ryukyu Isl. (= Loo Choo) (NMW, 1). Oku (LACM
77-61, 1: 87 mm). Mukojima, Bonin Isl. (= Ogasawara-shoto) (ANSP 252592,
2; USNM 343833, 3). Bonin Isl., Chichi Jima (USNM 621934, 1; USNM
621866, 1). Okinawa, Taguchi (DMNH 140614, 1). Okinawa, SSW Kadena
(LACM 77-55, 1). Okinawa, Itoman Reef (LACM 72045, 4; LACM 72156,
2). Okinawa, Imbo Beach (LACM 28830, 3). Okinawa, Metasaki Reef (LACM
29332, 4). Okinawa, Onna Village, Horseshoe Cliffs (LACM 79-75, 1).
Okinawa, 8 km E of Kawata (LACM 77-79, 2). Okinawa, Kadena Reef (AMNH
141067, 3). Okinawa, Sobe (AMNH 102963, 2). Okinawa, Imbu Bay (AMNH
156010, 5; AMNH 156010, 5). Okinawa, Sobe (AMNH 102963a, 1). Okinawa,
Madimato (AMNH 187058, 7). Okinawa, 5 miles N of Kin (AMNH Jackson
1992 A9873, 7). Okinawa, Fuchaku (ANSP 302807, 2). Okinawa, White
beach, 1.5 miles S of Henne (ANSP 302730, 1). Okinawa, Onna reef (SBMNH
no #, 4). Okinawa, Yakena reef (SBMNH no #, 2; SBMNH no #, 16). Okinawa,
Zampa-misaki (SBMNH no #, 1). Okinawa, off Civil Air Terminal, Naha
(SBMNH no #, 1). Okinawa, Machinato Reef (SBMNH no #, 1). Okinawa,
Kiusiu Isl., Shuri (USNM 362834, 1). Okinawa, Shima, Odonari (USNM
488158, 1). Okinawa, Shanawan Bay, Shioya (USNM 489109a, 1).
PHILIPPINES: Luzon,
Cape Enga–o (DLG 15b, 1). Luzon, Batangas, Verde Isl. (DMNH 049712,
3). Luzon, Batangas, Calatagan (DMNH 004402, 8). Luzon, Batangas,
between Culebra and Malajibomanoc Isl. (LACM 84-162, 2). Luzon, Bataan
Province, Lusong Cove (LACM 74741, 24). Luzon, Bataan Province, Luson
(LACM 152163, 2). Luzon, Bataan Province, S Corregidor Isl. (DMNH
003200, 1; LACM 74739, 2). Luzon, SE Bataan, Cabcaben (ANSP 231301,
1). Luzon, Manila (LACM A.2023, 5). Luzon, Manila Bay, Caballo Isl.
(ANSP 229671, 2). Luzon, W tip of Corregidor Isl. (ANSP 230142, 10).
Luzon, Sorsogon, Magallanes (LACM A.1930, 1; ANSP 223923, 6). Luzon,
Sorsogon, Matnog (LACM 74735, 2). Luzon, Sorsogon, Barrio Lupi, Prieto
Diaz (ANSP 224201, 3). Luzon, Sorsogon, Albay Gulf, Tabaco Bay (LACM
23549, 3). Luzon, Zambales, Iba (ANSP 229242, 13). Luzon, Maricaban
Isl. (USNM 245506, 11; USNM 245511, 1). Luzon, Tayabas Province, Dingalan
Bay, N of Otpegon Point (SBMNH 12243, 8). E Luzon, Butauanan Isl.
(USNM 245501, 1). Luzon, W Palaui Isl. (USNM 245492, 2). Burias, Port
Busin (USNM 245509, 1). Minodro (DMNH 011020, 2; BMNH, 1: complete).
Mindoro, Lubang Isl. (SDNHM 2239, 10).
Mindoro, Lubang, Isl., Hulagaan Point (LACM 74742, 13). Minodro, Cabra
Isl. (DMNH 049713, 7; LACM 45803, 1). Mindoro, Calipan (LACM 110395,
5; SBMNH 21572, 2). Mindoro, Calapan (ANSP 242231, 7; ANSP 249501,
17). Mindoro, Calapan, Hoecapilato (ANSP 399936, 1). Mindoro, Dumai
Point (AMNH 80448, 5; AMNH 80448a, 2). Mindoro, Ambil Isl. (AMNH 220188,
6). Mindoro, Naujan (USNM 30337, 1). Mindoro, Lubang, Port Tiliq (USNM
245541, 4). Catanduanes, Gigmoto (DMNH 002110, 16; AMNH 220254, 3).
Catanduanes, Bugas Point (LACM 74722, 1 with dried body). Samar (DLG
15u, 1). Samar, Batag Isl. (USNM 245504, 1). Samar, Borongon (DMNH
001906, 7; ANSP 223339, 15). Samar, Catbalogan (USNM 245526, 2; USNM
245514, 1). Palawan, Calamian Group, Culion Isl. (DMNH 140315, 1;
LACM 74736, 1). Palawan, Calamian Group, Culion, Leper Colony (LACM
91279, 2; AMNH 197954, 1). Palawan, Calamian Group, Busuanga, Port
Galton/Balton (USNM 245519, 1). Palawan, Calamian Group, Busuanga
Isl., Dinaran Isl. (LACM 74703, 1). Palawan, Cuyo Isl. (ANSP 223512,
1). Palawan, Observatory Isl., Malubutglubut Isl. (USNM 245491, 4).
Palawan, Ulugan Bay (USNM 245499, 1). NW Palawan, Ulugan Bay (AMNH
132220, 1). Palawan, Dalanganem Isl. (USNM 345393, 4; USNM 245495,
1). Palawan, Balabac Isl. (SBMNH no #, 5). Panay, Borokay Isl. (DMNH
122611, 1). Bohol, Panglao (DLG 15g, 3). Mindanao, Camiguin Isl.,
Port Pio (USNM 245490, 2). Mindanao, Zamboanga (DMNH 061283, 1; AMNH
220255, 3). Mindanao, Santa Cruz Isl., off Zamboanga (USNM 245549,
1). Mindanao, Davao (DMNH 136928, 2; DMNH 118538, 2). Mindanao, Davao,
Pongit, Hijo (ANSP 133357, 1). Mindanao, Near Davao (ANSP 118912,
10). Mindanao, Balut Isl., Darangani Isl. (USNM 245557, 3). Mindanao,
Lianga Bay (USNM 245558, 1). Mindanao, Polloc (USNM 245516, 5). Mindanao,
Panabutan (USNM 245542, 5; USNM 245508, 2). Sulu Archipelago, Siasi
Isl. (DMNH 028211, 4; AMNH 279267, 1). Sulu Archipelago, outside reef
and barrier reef S of Muso and Siasi Isl. (ANSP 318245, 39). Sulu
Archipelago, Sanga Sanga Isl. (DMNH 003939, 4). Sulu Archipelago,
SW Sanga Sanga Isl., Bongao Channel (DMNH 003018, 6; ANSP 230772,
50). Sulu Archipelago, Jolo Isl., off Muobo Beach (ANSP 318344, 1).
Sulu Archipelago, Tabawan Isl. (ANSP 318295, 1). Sulu Archipelago,
Jolo Isl. (USNM 245537, 1). Sulu Archipelago, Tawi Tawi group, Papatag
Isl. (USNM 245512, 1). Cebu (LACM 34588, 1; ANSP 50185, 2). Cebu,
Cebu City (SBMNH no #, 1). Cebu, Bantayan Isl. (LACM 45924, 1). Quezon,
Polillo Group, Cabaloa (LACM 74721, 1). Quezon, Polillo Group, E Ikon
Isl. (LACM 74738, 11). Quezon, Baler (AMNH 103709, 2). Masbate Province,
Ticao Isl., Taclagan Bay (LACM 74726, 1). Masbate, Wumusung Point
(USNM 245560, 1). Capul (BMNH 1829, 3). 2 km S of Olango, E of Cebu,
Salpa (ANSP 230457, 1). Negros Oriental, Guihulhga (SBMNH 28937, 2).
Bangaan Is, Mindanao Is (AMS C.051437, 2). Batangas
Province, Tabangao Bay near refinery (AMS C.384717, 1). Bohol, Pamilacan
Is (AMS C.162364, 1). Kawayan, NW Marinduque Is (AMS C.121788, 1).
Luzon Is, Manila (AMS C.139373, 1). Marinduque Is, Ataa Is Ata, 2km
W of Kawayan (AMS C.402446, 2). Mindanao Is, Davao (AMS C.049236,
1). Port Banga (AMS C.056867, 3). Samar Is, Borongan Village (AMS
C.078781, 5). San Andres Is, NW of Marinduque Is (AMS C.121802, 1).
San Andres Is, NW of Marinduque Is (AMS C.121803, 2). SINGAPORE, Raffles
Light (AMS C.130072, 1).
GUAM: Alupat Isl.,
Agana Bay, Guam Isl. (ANSP 197355, 1).
PALAU (= BELAU).
SE shore Aurapushelaru Isl., Malakal Harbor (ANSP 202501, 1). Airai,
Babelthuap, reef oposite, 07¼ 22' N 134¼ 34' E (ANSP 202687, 1).
MICRONESIA: Round
rock, Helen Channel, Helen Reef (ANSP 399941, 1).
INDONESIA: Ambon
(DMNH 009556, 2; NHB 5439d, 2). Ambon, Saparoea (MNHN no #, 1). E
of Ambon, Haruku Strait, Pombo Isl. (USNM 746572, 1: complete). N
Sulawesi, off Manado, S Bunaken and Siladen Isl. (LACM 88-56, 1: complete).
Sulawesi,
Bunaken Island (1û37'13.1"N, 124û45'51.1"E (ZSM 20033336,
1: complete; ZSM
20033335, 1: complete).
Java, off Jakarta Raya, Pulau-Pulau Seribu Isl., Pelangi and Putri
Isl. (LACM 86-163, 1). Java, Batavia/Jakarta (MNHN no #, 1). Java,
Sukabumi (AMNH 220130, 1). Timor (AMNH 221449, 1). Sumatra, Banda
(ANSP 281223, 2). Lompok, Senggigi Beach, Mangait Point (SBMNH 5617,
2). SW Sumatra, N of Sipora, Pulau Siburu (USNM 654889A 1; USNM 654703A,
2). SW Sumatra, Mentawai Isl., Pulau Stupei (USNM 655162, 2). Off
Sumatra, Pulau Batu Group (USNM 654480A, 3). Flores (NHB 4394.b, 6).
Celebes Isl. (USNM 617400, 3). Irian Jaya, Biak Isl., Biak (LACM 88-43,
1). Irian Jaya, Biak Isl., W of Biak (LACM 88-52, 2). Irian Jaya,
N Japen, Ambai Isl., Maroepi (ANSP 208567, 1). Irian Java, Japen,
W Samberbaba, Cape Tekopi (ANSP 205122, 1). Irian Jaya, Pai Isl.,
Mios Woendi Atoll, Reef E of Padaio Isl. (ANSP 205067, 1). Irian Jaya,
Noesi Isl., Mios Woendi Atoll, Reef E of Padaido Isl. (ANSP 205039,
1). Irian Jaya, Abroeki Isle, Maransabadi, Isl., Aoeri Isl., Geelvink
Bay (ANSP 208636, 2; ANSP 207547, 2). W Irian Jaya, near Sorong (AMNH
125348, 6). Irian Jaya, Sorong (NMBE 1507.382, 1). Aroe and Tenimber
Isl. (NHB 5439-b, 3). N Aru, N Toba Isl. (USNM 755376, 1). Tanimbar,
Jamdena Straits, 2 miles N of Tg Nuan (USNM 747571, 1). Tanimbar,
Jamdena Straits, W Mitak Isl. (USNM 747546, 1). Kai Isl., N of Du
Rowa, N of Nuhu Rowa (USNM 746993, 1). Kai Isl., Tajundu Isl., E Ree
Isl. (USNM 746732, 1: complete). Kai Isl., Tajundu Isl., Warantneu
(USNM 746772, 1). Ceram Isl. (USNM 837284, 1). Halamahera Isl., Tobelo
District, Bobi (USNM 837126, 2). Halmahera Isl., Jailolo District,
Pasir Putih (USNM 837195, 18). Bali (AMS C.060944,
5). Great Banda Is, S side, E of Lakdei Bay (AMS C.073365, 1). WEST
IRIAN: Radja Ampat Group (AMS C.402461, 1). West Irian, Saidor (AMS
C.078777, 1). WEST IRIAN: Schouten Ids, Biak (AMS C.384728, 1). WEST
IRIAN: Schouten Ids, Soepiori Supiori Is (AMS C.078735, 1).
MALAYSIA: Peninsular,
Perhentian Isl. (BMNH 2264, 1; BMNH 2264, 1). Off Mersing coast, Pulau
Babi Besar (ANSP 319229, 4). Borneo, Sabah (DMNH 049710, 2; AMNH 175467,
1). Borneo, Sabah, Sapi (DMNH 201327, 1). Borneo, Sabah, Jesselton,
Sapi Isl. (USNM 658276, 1; USNM 658277, 4). Borneo, Sabah, Jesselton
(ANSP 274999, 6; ANSP 275051, 7). Borneo, Sabah, Jesselton, Sapangar
Isl. (NMW). Borneo, Sabah, Jesselton, Gaya Isl. (USNM 658287, 6).
Borneo, Sabah, Jesselton, Sabang (USNM 658293, 6). Borneo, Sabah,
Seporna (BMNH 2277, 2). Borneo, Sabah, Malawali Isl. (NMW; USNM 887464,
1). Borneo, Sabah, Malawali Isl., Permuan (NMW, 1). Borneo, Kudat,
Bak Bak (USNM 632352, 3; USNM 633018, 1). N Borneo, Kudat (AMNH 220133,
1). Borneo, Marudu Bay (ANSP 255847, 1). Borneo, 6 miles N of Kudata,
W Marudu Bay (ANSP 255710, 2). N Borneo, Mandi Darrah Isl. (AMNH 106759,
3). S Gomumu Isl., S of Obi Isl. (USNM 746446, 2: complete). Manipa
Isl., N Tg Hapale (USNM 746475, 1: complete).
WA: 35 miles N of Broome, James Prince Point (ANSP 233549, 15). 17
miles N of Broome, 0.5 mile S of Willy Creek (ANSP 233507, 3). Broome
(AMNH 272135, 2; AMNH 279269, 1). Broome, Port (BMNH; LACM 72012,
4). Broome, Entrance Point (ANSP 233014, 19). Broome, Cable Beach
(BMNH 2341, 2). 1 mile NE of Broome, Gantheaume Point (ANSP 232692,
21). Broome, 2 miles SW of Jetty (ANSP 233107, 2). Broome, Riddel's
Beach (SBMNH 6138, 5). Port Headland (LACM 45861, 3; LACM 45801, 2).
Perth (DMNH 012214, 3). Perth, Swan River (BMNH no #, 1). Onslow,
2 miles W of Onslow Jetty, Ward Reef (ANSP 267421, 1). 130 miles from
Onslow, Cape Preston (AMNH 163394, 1). Barrow Isl., S Flacourt Bay
(USNM 691881, 1: complete). Dampier Archipelago (SBMNH no #, 2). Quobba
Point, 40 miles N of Carnarvon (ANSP 238529, 4). Monte Bello Isl.
(BMNH no #, 1). 1 mile SE of False Cape Bossut, La Grange Bay (ANSP
233333, 3). Cygnet Head (AMNH 111950, 2). Point Samson (NHB 5439e,
1). 4 miles N of Red Bluff (ANSP 268029, 1). Christmas Isl. (BMNH
no #, 1). 80 Mile Beach (NHB 5439-f, 1). Carmarvan, Cambridge Bay
(BMNH 1913.7.7.195, 1).
CHRISTMAS ISLAND: (AMS C.147378, 2).
WA: Beagle Bay (AMS C.078770, 2). Broome
(AMS C.050993, 3; AMS C.400775, 3; AMS C.403524, 1; AMS C.403525,
1). Buccaneer Archipelago (AMS C.042482, 2). Exmouth
(BMSM 2107, 1). Bundegi Reef, N side of Naval Base, Exmouth
(AMS C.404533, 0, 1: complete). Cape Keraudren (AMS C.384659, 1).
Cape Leveque (AMS C.384715, 5). Entrance Point, Broome (AMS C.403523,
5). Gantheaume Point, W of Broome (AMS C.404534, 0, 1: complete; AMS
C.400766, 1; AMS C.138834, 1). Geographe Bay (AMS C.073336, 2). La
Grange Bay (AMS C.384712, 2). Monte Bello Is (AMS C.049680, 3; AMS
C.400776, 1). North West Cape, Lighthouse Beach (AMS C.403521, 3).
Point Cloates (AMS C.384713, 2). Point Quobba (AMS C.404530, 0, 2:
complete; AMS C.100744, 6, 3: complete; AMS C.402389, 1). Point Quobba,
behind island (AMS C.404620, 0, 1: complete). Point Quobba, Blow Holes,
N of Carnarvon (AMS C.404531, 0, 8: complete). Point Quobba, N of
Carnarvon (AMS C.403123, 2). Port Hedland (AMS C.069311, 1; AMS C.078773,
1; AMS C.116639, 2). Quondong Pt, N of Broome (AMS C.035289, 3). Riddell
Point, 3km S of Broome (AMS C.404619, 0, 5: complete; AMS C.035302,
2). Roebuck Bay, Broome (AMS C.051541, 1; AMS C.402509, 1). Salmon
Holes Pools Beach, near King George Sound (AMS C.069333, 4). Shark
Bay, Bernier Is (AMS C.009079, 1; AMS C.384660, 1). Shark Bay, Dirk
Hartog Is (AMS C.402330, 1). Vansittart Bay (AMS C.045131, 4; AMS
C.077895, 2).
NT: Darwin (LACM
45850, 1; LACM 45880, 2). Port Darwin (ANSP 193247, 5). Point Charles
(ANSP 267917, 5). Port Essington (BMNH 1829, 3). NE end of Gulf of
Carpenteria, Eylandt (USNM 602260, 1). Arnhem
Land, Cape Wessel (AMS C.400764, 1). Arnhem Land, Croker Is (AMS C.404607,
0, 1: complete). Arnhem Land, Gove Peninsula, Yirrkala (AMS C.069112,
17). Arnhem Land, Gove Peninsula, Yirrkala (AMS C.073361, 20). Burford
Is, off Cobourg Peninsula (AMS C.404609, 0, 1: complete). Cobourg
Peninsula, Araru Point (AMS C.384654, 1). Cobourg Peninsula, Cape
Don (AMS C.384714, 1). Cobourg Peninsula, Cape Don (AMS C.400774,
1). Cobourg Peninsula, Port Essington, Black Point (AMS C.071734,
1). Cobourg Peninsula, Port Essington, Black Point (AMS C.090469,
2). Cobourg Peninsula, Smith Point (AMS C.122867, 11). Cobourg Peninsula,
Smith Point (AMS C.400759, 3). Daly River (AMS C.078772, 1). Darwin
(AMS C.061390, 1). Darwin (AMS C.403517, 1). Darwin, Casuarina Beach
(AMS C.108407, 2). Darwin, Dudley Point (AMS C.073209, 0, 1: complete).
Darwin, Dudley Reef (AMS C.400777, 1). Darwin, East Arm (AMS C.400771,
3). Darwin, East Point (AMS C.384653, 2). Darwin, Fannie Bay (AMS
C.099780, 1, 17: complete). Darwin, Fannie Bay (AMS C.400763, 1).
Darwin, Fannie Bay (AMS C.400767, 3). Darwin, Fannie Bay (AMS C.400772,
1). Darwin, Lee Point (AMS C.404611, 0, 1: complete). Darwin, Lee
Point (AMS C.404612, 0, 1: complete). Darwin, Lee Point (AMS C.404613,
0, 10: complete). Darwin, Lee Point (AMS C.071684, 1). Darwin, Lee
Point (AMS C.073357, 1, 2: complete). Darwin, Lee Point (AMS C.400773,
1). Darwin, Mindil Beach (AMS C.117588, 2). Darwin, Myilly Point (AMS
C.111869, 1). Darwin, Waigait (AMS C.404617, 0, 4: complete). Darwin,
Waigait (AMS C.400770, 2). Darwin, West Point (AMS C.404618, 0, 5:
complete). Darwin, West Point (AMS C.073094, 0, 15: complete). Gove
Peninsula, Nhulunbuy town beach (AMS C.384646, 1). Grose Is, WSW of
Darwin (AMS C.404616, 0, 4: complete). Grose Is, WSW of Darwin (AMS
C.116757, 1). Gulf of Carpentaria, Groote Eylandt (AMS C.078733, 1).
Gulf of Carpentaria, Groote Eylandt (AMS C.098328, 8). Gulf of Carpentaria,
Groote Eylandt (AMS C.116637, 3). Gulf of Carpentaria, Groote Eylandt
(AMS C.402447, 6). McCleur Is, NW end (AMS C.384651, 1). Melville
Is, Camp Point (AMS C.402435, 4). Melville Is, Cape Keith (AMS C.061425,
5). Near Darwin (AMS C.128814, 2). New Year Is, 30ml ENE Croker Is
(AMS C.404532, 0, 1: complete). New Year Is, NE of Cobourg Peninsula
(AMS C.139452, 1). Nhulunbuy town beach, Gove Peninsula (AMS C.403112,
3). Off Observation Point, Port Essington, Cobourg Peninsula (AMS
C.077082, 2, 4: complete). Point Charles, W of Darwin (AMS C.400765,
1). Port Darwin (AMS C.010721, 2). Port Darwin (AMS C.057298, 4).
Port Keats (AMS C.084720, 1). Port Keats (AMS C.403497, 1). Port Keats,
W headland (AMS C.078769, 1). Smith Point, Cobourg Peninsula (AMS
C.404622, 0, 1: complete). South Goulburn Is (AMS C.384708, 2). Talc
Head, W of Darwin (AMS C.099775, 1).
QLD.: Gulf of Carpenteria,
Wallaby Isl. (SBMNH 31463, 5). Torres straits (BMNH; AMNH 285411,
1). Torres Straits, Thursday Isl., W Snodon (BMNH no #, 1). Lizard
Isl., Casurina Beach (USNM 783328, 1). SE Lizard Isl. (LACM 79-55,
1; LACM 79-54, 1). SW Lizard Isl. (LACM 79-53, 3: complete). Hook
Isl. via Prosperine (SBMNH 228, 6). Port Douglas (SBMNH 203, 3). Low
Isl. (SBMNH 226, 2; BMNH, 1: complete). Cairns (DMNH 031897, 4; AMNH
272156, 2). Cairns, Hasting's Reef (DMNH 179654, 3). GBR, off Cairns,
Arlington Reef (AMNH 178751, 1; LACM 45947, 8). GBR, Fitzroy Lagoon
(AMNH 144302, 6). Townsville (LACM 45800, 2). Off Townsville, Davies
Reef (BMNH 2341, 1). Orpheus Isl., Fig Tree Bay (SBMNH 6137, 2). Townsville,
Palm Group, Esk Isl. (SBMNH 227, 3; SBMNH 2639, 1). Whitsunday Group,
Black Isl. (ANSP uncataloged, 2). Whitsunday Group, Hook Isl., Mackerel
Bay (BMNH 2341, 3). Whitsunday Group, Hook Isl., Langord Reef (AMNH
104533, 2). Whitsunday Group, S Molle Isl., Paddle Bay (LACM 29660,
2). Whitsunday Group, Glochester Isl. (AMNH 220129, 4). GBR, Lindeman
Isl. (LACM 45943, 12; ANSP 138604, 1). Proserpine (AMNH 272149, 1).
Proserpine, Shute Harbour (LACM 45799, 2). Bowen (AMNH 189533, 12).
Mackay (SBMNH no #, 1). Yeppoon (AMNH 215146, 2; SBMNH 213, 3). Bamborough
Isl. (AMNH Jackson 1992 A9873, 2). Keppel Isl. (AMNH 272155, 3; AMNH
163124, 2: complete). Capricorn Isl. (AMNH 85706, 1). Capricorn Gourp,
North West Isl. (ANSP 236332, 2; ANSP uncataloged, 3). Capricorn Group,
One Tree Isl. (ANSP 236314, 2). Capricorn Group, Tryon Isl. (USNM
617151, 4). Capricorn Group, Wreck Isl. (SBMNH WW2332, 2). GBR, Holbourne
Isl. (ANSP 138767, 2). Curtis Isl. (AMNH 80432, 2). Hinchinbrook Isl.,
Palm Isl. Group, Orpheus Isl. (AMNH 178912, 2; BMSM
2041, 1). Hinchinbrook, Beaver Reef (AMNH 121864, 2; AMNH Edison
A9853, 2). Brook Isl. (ANSP 134521, 6). Heron Isl. (DMNH 094026, 1;
DMNH 186028, 4). GBR, Pandora reef (ANSP 134667, 1). Queen's Beach
(LACM 45906, 3). Bargara,
near Bundaberg (AMS C.384669, 2). Bowen (AMS C.078771, 3; AMS C.126774,
2). Bramston Reef, S of Bowen (AMS C.403108, 18). Cape Capricorn (AMS
C.404627, 0, 1: complete). Cape Gloucester (AMS C.403510, 7). Cape
York Peninsula, S of Fly Point, Putta Putta Beach (AMS C.384699, 1,
2: complete). Cape York, Somerset, Stover Bay (AMS C.384701, 1). Claremont
Group, Morris Eclipse Is (AMS C.007227, 1). Cooktown (AMS C.106965,
2). Fitzroy Is, off Cairns (AMS C.403465, 7). GBR, Batt Reef, E of
Port Douglas (AMS C.070112, 6). GBR, between Palfrey & Lizard Ids
(AMS C.404629, 0, 4: complete). GBR, Brampton Is. (AMS C.078719, 1;
AMS C.139574, 6). GBR, Briggs Reef, E of Cairns (AMS C.384655, 1).
GBR, Bunker Group, Fairfax Is (AMS C.384668, 4). GBR, Bunker Group,
Lady Elliot Is (AMS C.069202, 1; AMS C.384667, 3). GBR, Bunker Group,
Lady Musgrave Is (AMS C.064326, 6; AMS C.078784, 8; AMS C.402391,
1). GBR, Capricorn Group, Heron Is (AMS C.052208, 1; AMS C.078721,
9; AMS C.078734, 5; AMS C.139575, 6; AMS C.400778, 4; AMS C.403502,
3; AMS C.403514, 13; AMS C.403520, 1). GBR, Capricorn Group, Masthead
Is (AMS C.018965, 7). GBR, Capricorn Group, North Reef (AMS C.071815,
1). GBR, Capricorn Group, North West Is (AMS C.404631, 0, 1: complete;
AMS C.057626, 12;AMS C.078778, 1; AMS C.116759, 22; AMS C.403501,
15; AMS C.403511, 3; AMS C.403926, 0, 1: complete). GBR, Capricorn
Group, One Tree Is (AMS C.384666, 1; AMS C.400762, 2; AMS C.400780,
2; AMS C.400781, 1). GBR, Capricorn Group, Tryon Is (AMS C.404626,
0, 8: complete; AMS C.116635, 2; AMS C.399108, 1; AMS C.403509, 1).
GBR, Capricorn Group, Wilson Is (AMS C.404630, 0, 5: complete). GBR,
Capricorn Group, Wilson Is, E side (AMS C.384707, 1, 1: complete).
GBR, Capricorn Group, Wistari Reef (AMS C.078768, 2). GBR, Elford
Reef (AMS C.384657, 1). GBR, Ellison Reef, near Kurramine (AMS C.384698,
2). GBR, Feather Reef (AMS C.403512, 2). GBR, Gould Reef, NE of Bowen
(AMS C.403107, 10). GBR, John Brewer Watt Reef (AMS C.067676, 5, 1:
complete). GBR, Lizard Is, N side Palfrey Is (AMS C.402392, 1). GBR,
Lizard Is, off Casuarina Beach (AMS C.400782, 2). GBR, Lizard Is,
off Crystal Beach point (AMS C.404632, 0, 1: complete). GBR, Lizard
Is, point S of Rocky Point (AMS C.116641, 1). GBR, Lizard Is, SE of
Bird Islet (AMS C.116583, 4). GBR, Lizard Is, South Is, S side (AMS
C.402390, 1). GBR, Low Isles (AMS C.078780, 18). GBR, Low Isles (AMS
C.139570, 1; AMS C.403504, 8). GBR, Michaelmas Cay (AMS C.404624,
0, 1: complete; AMS C.053525, 14; AMS C.078785, 20; AMS C.400760,
9; AMS C.400785, 1; AMS C.403499, 2). GBR, Michaelmas Reef at No.2
Bank (AMS C.139569, 1). GBR, NE of Cairns, Upolu Big Upolu Cay (AMS
C.139571, 1). GBR, NE of Townsville, Wheeler Reef, N side (AMS C.400783,
1). GBR, No.10 Ribbon Reef, SW end (AMS C.385044, 1). GBR, off Cairns,
Green Is (AMS C.116631, 7; BMSM 2031, 1).
GBR, off Lizard Is, Macgillivray Cay, NW side (AMS C.384702, 2). GBR,
Opal Reef, N of Cairns (AMS C.094277, 1). GBR, Reef 13-125, NW side
(AMS C.400784, 1). GBR, Reef 14-151 (AMS C.384652, 1). GBR, Rudder
Reef (AMS C.139367, 2). GBR, SE of Cooktown, Cairns Reef (AMS C.042678,
0, 1: complete). GBR, St. Crispins Reef (AMS C.384697, 1). GBR, Swain
Reefs, 20 mls N of Heralds Prong No.1 Reef (AMS C.078718, 1). GBR,
Swain Reefs, Bacchi Cay (AMS C.069863, 1). GBR, Swain Reefs, Bylund
Gillett Cay (AMS C.404623, 0, 2: complete; AMS C.069783, 1). GBR,
Swain Reefs, Bylund Gillett Cay (AMS C.116632, 1; AMS C.380885, 1;
AMS C.384706, 6; AMS C.400779, 2). GBR, Swain Reefs, Bylund Gillett
Cay, W side (AMS C.384703, 20). GBR, Swain Reefs, Capre Cay (AMS C.384704,
12). GBR, Swain Reefs, E side Bell Cay (AMS C.381940, 0, 2: complete;
AMS C.381941, 0, 1: complete). GBR, Swain Reefs, Gannet Cay (AMS C.334382,
2). GBR, Swain Reefs, Heralds Prong No.2 Reef 21-459 (AMS C.315797,
3). GBR, Swain Reefs, Heralds Prong No.2 Reef 21-459 (AMS C.398277,
1; AMS C.398278, 1; AMS C.398973, 0, 2: complete). GBR, Swain Reefs,
Mystery Reef (AMS C.384647, 1). GBR, Swain Reefs, N end Prong No.2
Reef 21-460 (AMS C.398404, 3). GBR, Swain Reefs, NW end Reef 21-178
(AMS C.162328, 1). GBR, Swain Reefs, Reef 21-189 (AMS C.404633, 0,
1: complete). GBR, Swain Reefs, Sanctuary Reef (AMS C.384650, 2).
GBR, Swain Reefs, Sanctuary Reef, N side (AMS C.384649, 1). GBR, Swain
Reefs, Thomas Cay (AMS C.384705, 1). GBR, Swain Reefs, Turban Cay
(AMS C.381682, 0, 2: complete). GBR, Whitsunday Group, Langford Reef
(AMS C.073355, 2). GBR, Whitsunday Ids, Hayman Is (AMS C.139573, 10;
AMS C.403518, 1). GBR, Whitsunday Passage, Lindeman Is (AMS C.058904,
20; AMS C.139572, 11; AMS C.403516, 2). GBR, Whitsunday Passage, Long
Is (AMS C.078714, 2). Great Palm Is (AMS C.100179, 1). Great South
Keppel Is, S end (AMS C.404610, 0, 4: complete). Gulf of Carpentaria,
Bountiful Is (AMS C.384709, 5). Holbourne Is, off Bowen (AMS C.067188,
2). Keppel Bay, Corroborree Is (AMS C.402595, 1). Keppel Bay, Emu
Park (AMS C.078095, 1). Keppel Bay, Great South Keppel Is (AMS C.403519,
2). Keppel Bay, Halfway Middle Is (AMS C.404608, 0, 1: complete).
Keppel Bay, Halfway Middle Is (AMS C.035928, 2; AMS C.139577, 3).
Keppel Bay, Humpy Is (AMS C.404625, 0, 2: complete; AMS C.078783,
7). Keppel Bay, North Keppel Is (AMS C.064327, 2; AMS C.073314, 2;
AMS C.078553, 8; AMS C.078779, 3; AMS C.104245, 1; AMS C.116633, 7;
AMS C.139579, 2; AMS C.403498, 3; AMS C.403500, 12; AMS C.403505,
2). Keppel Bay, Pumpkin Is (AMS C.139576, 2; AMS C.139578, 1). Keppel
Bay, Yeppoon (AMS C.403513, 4). Moreton Bay (AMS C.116638, 4). Off
Cape Flattery, Rocky Isle (AMS C.041260, 3). Palm Ids, Orpheus Is
(AMS C.402508, 5; AMS C.403508, 2). Palm Islands (AMS C.009802, 3).
Palm Islands, Pelorus Isl. (BMSM 2103,1).
Port Curtis (AMS C.095883, 1). Red Island Point, near Bamaga, Cape
York (AMS C.139455, 1). Stone Island, Port Denison (AMS C.078720,
2). Torres Strait, Murray Is (AMS C.029294, 15; AMS C.402393, 1; AMS
C.403515, 16). Torres Strait, S side Yam Is (AMS C.384700, 3, 3: complete).
Torres Strait, Yorke Is (AMS C.078775, 2). W side of North Keppel
Is (AMS C.088639, 1, 2: complete).
NEW GUINEA: Kapa
Kapa (DMNH 047217, 2). Madang (AMNH 215144, 2). Madang province, Astrolabe
Bay, Nagada, Tab Isl. (LACM 80-24). Port Moresby Bay (ANSP 219621,
3; ANSP 247692, 2). Port Moresby (ANSP 242539, 2). Central
Province, Bootless Bay, Manununa Isl. (SBMNH 2242, 1). New
Britain, Rabaul Harbor (ANSP 274801, 6). New Brittain, Matapit Isl.,
5 miles from Rabaul (ANSP 304733, 3). Admirality Isl., Koruniat Isl.,
near Manus (ANSP 181932, 3). Trobriand Isl. (AMNH 215145, 1). Goodenough
Isl. (AMNH 124564, 1). Conflict Group (BMNH). Louisade Archipelago
(BMNH no #, 4). Admiralty Ids, Manus Is (AMS
C.078782, 3). Admiralty Ids, Manus Is (AMS C.100177, 6). Boram Point,
Wewak (AMS C.403506, 2). Bougainville Is (AMS C.078711, 1). Bougainville
Is (AMS C.078715, 2). Duke of York Is, off New Britain (AMS C.068205,
3). Gulf of Papua, Pomio (AMS C.402510, 2). Kapa Kapa, ca 45ml SE
of Port Moresby (AMS C.404635, 0, 20: complete). Kapa Kapa, ca 45ml
SE of Port Moresby (AMS C.384718, 2). Louisiade Archipelago, Calvados
Chain, Nimoa Is (AMS C.078716, 3). Megiar Harbour, ca 30ml N of Madang
(AMS C.078767, 1). Milne Bay District, China Straits, NE end of Logeia
Rogeia Is (AMS C.078713, 2). Mugil Harbour, 35mls N of Madang (AMS
C.404640, 0, 1: complete). New Britain (AMS C.045337, 5). New Britain,
Rabaul (AMS C.384722, 1). New Hanover Is, Bismarck Archipelago (AMS
C.384726, 2). New Ireland (BMSM 2112, 1).
New Ireland, Mongop, via Kavieng (AMS C.403527, 1). New Ireland, N
& NE coast (AMS C.400787, 1). Nimoa Is, Calvados Chain & Rossel Is,
Louisiade Archipelago (AMS C.402448, 1). Off Kaibola Village, N end
Kiriwina Is, Trobriand Group (AMS C.404636, 0, 9: complete). PAPUA:Daugo
Fisherman Is, near Port Moresby (AMS C.058240, 2). Papua, East Cape
(AMS C.139451, 7). PAPUA: Hood Lagoon (AMS C.078776, 2). Port Moresby,
Basilisk Passage (AMS C.400786, 1, 1: complete). Soraken Bay, Buka
Passage, N Bougainville Is (AMS C.078766, 2). Taurama, 5ml SE of Port
Moresby, Papua (AMS C.404634, 0, 18: complete). Taurama Beach, 5ml
SE of Port Moresby (AMS C.073348, 3). Trobriand Group, Lusancay Ids,
Kuia Is (AMS C.384725, 3, 2: complete).
SOLOMON ISL.: Guadalcanal,
NW (DMNH 053167, 3). Guadalcanal, Honiara (DMNH 059188, 3; BMNH no
#, 3). Guadalcanal, Honiara, Point Cruz (SBMNH 1997, 5). Guadalcanal,
Marau Sound (AMNH 183045, 1). Guadalcanal, Marau Sound, S Marapa Isl.
(LACM 78-68.15, 1). Guadalcanal, Marau Sound, Tavanipupu Isl. (SBMNH
25669, 3; SBMNH 3503, 14). Guadalcanal, Merow (AMNH 82286, 1). Gudalcanal,
Lunga (AMNH 220186, 3). Tulaghi Isl. (AMNH 81883, 1; AMNH 82253, 1).
Bunana (= Bunala) (LACM 45842, 2; BMNH 2144, 1). Malaita (LACM 45902,
2). Malaita, Su'u (AMNH 82130, 41; AMNH 82130, >50). Malaita, Ataa
(ANSP 289619, 2; AMNH 118202, 3). N Malaita (DMNH 050854, 1). N Malaita,
Auki (DMNH 046851, 2; BMNH, 3: complete). Malaita,
Fauabu (BMSM new number, 1). Shortland Isl. (ANSP 310059, 2).
Shortland Isl., Bougainville (LACM 45864, 1; LACM 45859, 2). Shortland
Isl., Bougainville, Buin (LACM 45873, 4; ANSP 267125, 4). Shortland
Isl., Bougainville, Kieta (AMNH 82159, 1; AMNH 82166, 5). Shortland
Isl., Faisi (AMNH 82124, 3). Choiseul Isl., Bambatani (AMNH 82235,
3; AMNH 82244, 1). Choiseul Isl., Luti (AMNH 82254, 7). Choiseul Isl.,
Choiseul Bay (AMNH 81887, 2; AMNH 81886, 4). Santa Ana Isl. (AMNH
81877, 1). San Cristoval (LACM 45872, 1; ANSP 167545, 1). New Georgia
(AMNH 220185, 4). New Georgia, Munda (SBMNH 1602, 1). Santa Cruz Group,
Reef Isl., Pigeon Isl. (SBMNH no #, 1). Aoki
Auki Harbour, W coast Malaita Is (AMS C.404639, 0, 1: complete). Choiseul
Is, Wagina Vaghena Is (AMS C.400761, 7). Guadalcanal, Honiara, beaches
W of Point Cruz (AMS C.116297, 9). Guadalcanal, Honiara, Point Cruz
(AMS C.404637, 0, 1: complete). Guadalcanal Is, Komimba Bay, 26ml
W of Honiara (AMS C.404638, 0, 1: complete). Malaita Is, S of Aoki
Auki, Laulasi Is (AMS C.384716, 2, 5: complete). New Georgia Is (AMS
C.054198, 1). Shortland Ids (AMS C.403577, 2).
NEW CALEDONIA:
(AMNH 220216, 2). Koumac (MNHN sta. 1303, 1). Noumea
(AMS C.139374, 4).
VANUATU: Efate
(ANSP 222846, 1). Efate, Undine Bay (DMNH 053602, 1, 1: complete;
DMNH 052472, 3). Efate, Mele Bay (BMNH 2341, 2; SBMNH 25677, 3). Efate,
N Mele Bay (SBMNH 0091, 2). Efate, Mele Bay, N of Port Vila (BMNH
2341, 5; SBMNH 3173, 2). Efate, Vila, Le Lagoon (SBMNH 2625, 11: 2
dried bodies; SBMNH 40081, 7: 4 dried bodies). Efate, off Port Havannah
(SBMNH no #, 4; SBMNH 25963, 3). Efate, Baie d'Erakor (SBMNH 25645,
3). Efate, N Moso Isl., Shortland Isl. (BMNH 2341, 1). Efate Isl.,
E Ennis Point, Erakor Reef (LACM 77-37, 2). Lamap, Malicolo Isl. (ANSP
243153, 1). Efate Is (AMS C.076496, 1). Efate
Is, Pango Point, off Port Vila (AMS C.070104, 1). Erakor Lagoon, S
coast of Efate Is (AMS C.404641, 0, 2: complete). Port Vila area,
Efate Is (AMS C.402450, 3).
FIJI: (BMNH; LACM
A.1463, 1). Vanua Levu, Savusavu Bay (AMNH 141409, 1). Viti
Levu S coast, Korotongo Reef (AMS C.403522, 1).
TONGA, Vava'u (DLG
15n, 2). Tongatapu (SBMNH no #, 1: with dried body). Tongatapu, Havannah
Isl., Nuku'alofa (SBMNH no #, 5).
COOK ISL.: Aitutaki
(SBMNH 2732, 2).
LITERATUR, LOCALITIES:
Lompok, Labuan Pandan; Karakelang (= Karakelong) Isl., Beo; Waigeo,
Wunoh Bay; W Kur [= Koor] Isl., Kilsuin; S Rot[t]i Isl., Buka Bay
(Schepman, 1909). Molluccas, Halmahera; Bachan; Tidore (= Soasiu);
Misol; SE of Ceram, Kur [= Koor] Isl.; N of Timor, Kisser [= Kisar];
Solor; Flores, Larentuka; Java; S Java, Palabuan [= Palabuhanratu
?]; N Celebes; N Togean Isl.; Sangir Isl.; Talaut (= Talaud) Isl.
(Oostingh, 1925). Bangaan Isl. (Iredale, 1929). Bali, beach between
Boegboeg and Boeitan; Celebes, Gulf of Paloe (= Palu); Between Banda
Neira and Goenoeng Api; Banda Neira (= Bandanaira); N of Misošl, Weim
Isl.; Port of Soembawa (= Sumbawa); Pisang Isl.; Banda Archipelago
(= Bandanaira), between Lonto Isl. and Goenoeng Api (Adam & Leloup,
1938). Gulf of Carpenteria, Groote Eylandt (Cotton, 1943). India,
Pamban area (Satyamurti, 1952). Leyte; Kwajalein; Schouten Isl.; Trobriand
Isl.; Bougainville; Lifu; Fiji, Suva (Talmadge, 1963). Capricorn Group;
Keppel Isl.; Bowen; Townsville; Magnetic Isl.; Cairns; Darwin; Broome;
Biak (Talmadge, 1974). NW Australia, Cockatoo Isl. (Anon., 1975).
Norfolk Isl. (Wilson, 1993).
LITERATURE, RANGE:
N Australia (Allen, 1959). S Honshu and S (Kira, 1962). Ryukyu; Philippines;
Marianas; Caroline Isl.; Marshall isl.; Dutch New Guinea; Solomon
Isl.; Papua New Guinea; Loyality Isl.; Fiji; Friendly Isl. (Talmadge,
1963). N, E and W Australia; Indonesia; Philippines; China; Ryukyu;
Amami Isl.; Kyushu Isl.; Shikoku Isl.; S Honshu - Kii Peninsula; Malaya;
Nicobar; Ceylon; India; Mauritius; Red Sea; E coast of Africa (Habe
& Kosuge, 1964). PNG (Hinton, 1972). Point Quobba, WA - QLD (Wells
& Bryce, 1985). Indonesia (Dharma, 1988). Indo-West Pacific; Abrolhos,WA
- S QLD (Wilson, 1993).
ABMAP