First records of Nototodarus hawaiiensis (Berry, 1912) (Cephalopoda: Ommastrephidae) from northern Australia with a reconsideration of the identity of N. sloani philippinensis (Voss, 1962)

Abstract

Nototodarus hawaiiensis (Berry, 1912) is reported for the first time from northern Australian continental slope waters and distribution and life history are discussed. Re-examination of the holotype of N. sloani philippinensis Voss, 1962 confirms that this subspecies is a junior synonym of N. hawaiiensis and that the paratype is referrable to Todarodes pacificus Steenstrup, 1880.