Ampithoidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) from New Zealand

By

Peart, Rachael
Lörz, Anne-Nina

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2018

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

733

Pages

25-48

Subjects

Algae dweller , new species , New Zealand , Peracarida

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.733.14052

 

Abstract

Ampithoidae is a family of marine Amphipoda with approximately 230 species, belonging to 16 genera. The family has a worldwide distribution as algal dwellers. So far only five species are known from New Zealand. Recent collections and examination of historic collection material added two new species, which are described herein. An overview of and a key to the New Zealand Ampithoidae is provided.