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Imajima, M. (1991). Spionidae (Annelida, Polychaeta) from Japan. VII. The genus Spiophanes. Bulletin of the National Science Museum, Tokyo, Series A (Zoology). 17(3): 115-137.
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Imajima, M.
1991
Spionidae (Annelida, Polychaeta) from Japan. VII. The genus <i>Spiophanes</i>.
Bulletin of the National Science Museum, Tokyo, Series A (Zoology)
17(3): 115-137
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World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb)
Four species of the genus Spiophanes are described from Japanese waters. These four include two new species, herein named Spiophanes japonicum and S. urceolata. Spiophanes kroeyeri Grube is newly recorded from Japan, whereas S. bombyx (Claparède) was reported previously.
Japan
Systematics, Taxonomy
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Holotype NSMT Pol. H 332, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes japonicum Imajima, 1991
Holotype NSMT Pol. H 335, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes urceolata Imajima, 1991
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 333, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes japonicum Imajima, 1991
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 336, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Spiophanes urceolata Imajima, 1991
 Depth range

29-314 m, but mostly found at depths between 50-125 m, exceptionally in 1463 m.  [details]

 Depth range

83-350 m. [details]

 Distribution

Japan (coasts of Sea of Japan and Pacific); Australian waters from Sydney to the Bass Strait. [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Pacific coast of Honshu (Japan); Tsushima Strait. [details]

 Etymology

Not stated. The specific epithet japonicum refers to the type locality of the species, Japan.  [details]

 Etymology

Not stated, uncertain. The specific epithet urceolata (masculine: urceolatus) is a Latin adjective meaning 'shaped ... [details]

 Habitat

Not stated. [details]

 Type locality

Pacific Ocean, Japan, Honshu, Sagami Bay (35º12.3'N, 139º33.2'E to 35º13.0'N, 139º33.0'E).  [details]

 Type locality

Sagami Bay, Honshu, Japan, Pacific Ocean (from 35º10.5'N, 139º34.3'E to 35º11.0'N, 139º34.4'E), 92 m. [details]