Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 196546 Paratype
sex: both
length: female (3): 368-375 mm TL, male (1): 437 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 155
location: Surinam, northeast of Paramaribo
latitude: 6°23'N-6°20'N
longitude: 54°47'W-54°51'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 22 m
specimens: 4
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: female (3): 368-375 mm TL, male (1): 437 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 155
location: Surinam, northeast of Paramaribo
latitude: 6°23'N-6°20'N
longitude: 54°47'W-54°51'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 22 m
specimens: 4
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 187938 Paratype
sex: both
length: female (1): 215 mm TL, male (2): 215 mm TL
date vessel station: 11.-12.05.1957, Coquette, sta 10, 17, 32
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°24'N-6°51'N
longitude: 54°1'30''W-54°33'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 27-51 m
specimens: 3
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: female (1): 215 mm TL, male (2): 215 mm TL
date vessel station: 11.-12.05.1957, Coquette, sta 10, 17, 32
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°24'N-6°51'N
longitude: 54°1'30''W-54°33'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 27-51 m
specimens: 3
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 187723 Paratype
sex: female
length: 329-397 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 140
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°24'N
longitude: 54°55'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 25 m
specimens: 6
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: 329-397 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 140
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°24'N
longitude: 54°55'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 25 m
specimens: 6
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 187721 Paratype
sex: both
length: female: 475-785 mm TL; male: 447 mm TL
date vessel station: 03.09.1958, Oregon, sta. 2273
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 7°00'N
longitude: 55°43'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 69 m
specimens: 4
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: female: 475-785 mm TL; male: 447 mm TL
date vessel station: 03.09.1958, Oregon, sta. 2273
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 7°00'N
longitude: 55°43'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 69 m
specimens: 4
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 187720 Paratype
sex: both
length: female (5): 397-535 mm TL; male (8): 313-440 mm TL
date vessel station: 07.09.1958, Oregon, sta. 2281
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°37'N
longitude: 55°13'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 40 m
specimens: 13
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: female (5): 397-535 mm TL; male (8): 313-440 mm TL
date vessel station: 07.09.1958, Oregon, sta. 2281
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°37'N
longitude: 55°13'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 40 m
specimens: 13
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 187698 Paratype
sex: male
length: 392 mm TL, 395 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 155
location: Off Surinam, northeast of Paramaribo
latitude: 6°23'N-6°20'N
longitude: 54°47'W-54°51'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 22 m
specimens: 2
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: 392 mm TL, 395 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 155
location: Off Surinam, northeast of Paramaribo
latitude: 6°23'N-6°20'N
longitude: 54°47'W-54°51'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 22 m
specimens: 2
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 187697 Paratype
sex: female
length: 366-392 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 145
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°21'N-6°20'30''N
longitude: 54°59'W-54°54'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 25 m
specimens: 4
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: 366-392 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 145
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°21'N-6°20'30''N
longitude: 54°59'W-54°54'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 25 m
specimens: 4
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 187693 Paratype
sex: female
length: 515 mm TL
date vessel station: 28.08.1958, Oregon, sta. 225
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 8°32'N
longitude: 59°53'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 40-45 m
specimens: 1
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: 515 mm TL
date vessel station: 28.08.1958, Oregon, sta. 225
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 8°32'N
longitude: 59°53'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 40-45 m
specimens: 1
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 221724 Paratype
sex: female
length: 380 mm TL
date vessel station: 07.09.1958, Oregon, sta. 2281
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°37'N
longitude: 55°13'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 40 m
specimens: 1
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: 380 mm TL
date vessel station: 07.09.1958, Oregon, sta. 2281
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°37'N
longitude: 55°13'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 40 m
specimens: 1
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 187695 Paratype
sex: male
length: 476 mm TL
date vessel station: 15.09.1958, Oregon, sta. 2325
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°24'N
longitude: 54°27'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 31 m
specimens: 1
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
length: 476 mm TL
date vessel station: 15.09.1958, Oregon, sta. 2325
location: Off Surinam
latitude: 6°24'N
longitude: 54°27'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 31 m
specimens: 1
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19: Springer and Lowe (1963) only designated a holotype in their description of M. higmani; however, they stated in the abstract that "the study sample included 281 adults, 79 young, and 449 embryos." In addition, it is stated in the introduction that "comprehensive notes were made on all dogsharks collected from the Coquette" (June-August 1957), Cape St. Mary, (March 1958, 1959), and the Oregon (summer, 1958). All specimens of M. higmani in the USNM collection collected during the above specified cruises are treated as paratypes. The holotype was collected on 30 May 1957, at station 155 aboard the Coquette, and not during June-August as stated in the original description. Therefore, any additional specimens collected aboard the Coquette during the month of May are also treated as paratypes. Of the 808 "paratypes" indicated by Springer and Lowe, 40 are in the USNM collections; none of these are embryos.
Mustelus higmani Springer & Lowe, 1963 USNM 156930 Holotype
sex: male
length: 480 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 155, by J.B. Higman,
location: Surinam, northeast of Paramaribo
latitude: 6°23'N-6°20'N
longitude: 54°47'W-54°51'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 22 m
specimens: 1
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19:
length: 480 mm TL
date vessel station: 30.05.1957, Coquette, sta 155, by J.B. Higman,
location: Surinam, northeast of Paramaribo
latitude: 6°23'N-6°20'N
longitude: 54°47'W-54°51'W
FAO-area: 31
depth: 22 m
specimens: 1
remarks: Ref.: HOWE, J.C. & SPRINGER, V.G. (1993) Catalog of type specimens of recent fishes in the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, 5: Sharks (Chondrichthyes: Selachii). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, (540): i-iii, 1-19:
