Castracane, A.F. (1886), Report on the Scientific Research Voyage of the H.M.S. Challenger 1873-1876. Compte Rendu Hebdomadaire des Seances de l'Academie des Sciences: 41, pl. XX, fig 15 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: Kerguelen Is.

Hendey, N.I. (1937), Discovery Report. Discovery Report: - [secondary reference]

ABRS (2008), Australian Algal Name Index Edn. 2008: - [secondary reference]

• AMANI dist.: Australian Antarctic Territory
• Nutrition: Autotrophic

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