Ophisternon candidum in Australia
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence endemic
Importance of no interest Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance scarce (very unlikely) Ref. Allen, G.R., 1989
Comments

Type locality, Tantabiddi Well, Yardie Creek Station, North West Cape, Western Australia, WAM P.4917 (holotype of Anomatophasma candidum) (Ref. 75154). The species appears to be extremely rare, but because of the inaccessible habitat, it might be more abundant than is commonly believed. Occurs in the northwestern subterranean systems. Reported from Bundera Sinkhole, Pilgramunna well, Milyering well, Kudamurra well, Wobiri rock hole, Kubura well, Gnamma hole and Mowbowra well (Ref. 44894). Also Ref. 48666.

Status of threat: vulnerable (Ref. 48666).

States/Provinces Western Australia (endemic)
States/Provinces Complete? Yes
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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