Kofoid, C.A. & Swezy, O. (1921), Mem. Univ. Calif 5: 299, fig. CC [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: Atlantic Ocean or Mediterranean Sea (Italy)

Hallegraeff, G.M., Bolch, C.J.S., Huisman, J.M. & de Salas, M.F. (2010), Planktonic dinoflagellates. Algae of Australia: Phytoplankton of Temperate Coastal Waters: 145–212 [secondary reference]

McCarthy, P. (Comp.) (2012), Census of Australian Marine Dinoflagellates: - [secondary reference]

• APC Comment: P.McCarthy (2012) uses this taxon concept.
• Distribution: Vic. (Port Phillip Bay), Tas. (Triabunna, Pirates Bay, River Derwent estuary), S.A. (Port Lincoln)
• Ex.distribution: Brazil, Gulf of Mexico, British Isles, North Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Bay of Bengal, Sea of Japan

Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G M. (2022), -. Algaebase web site: www.algaebase.org: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Pseliodinium fusus (F.Schütt) F.Gómez legitimate

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