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Type locality Australia, Queensland, Torres Strait, channel between Hammond Isl. and Wednesday spit, sand and small rounded pebbles, dead shells, 5 fms [9 m], 15.09.1888. Prof. A.C. Haddon Exped. 1888-1889, st. 10 [details]
Type material NHMUK 1899.2.23.11, one syntype; NMW 1955.158.693, three syntypes; Manchester Museum EE.7738, five syntypes [details]