REDESCRIPTION OF THE HOLOTYPE OF VINCENTIA CONSPERSA (KLUNZINGER, 1872) AND APOGON PUNCTATUS KLUNZINGER, 1879. (PISCES, APOGONIDAE)

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Abstract: The holotypes of Vincentia conspersa (Klunzinger, 1872) and Apogon punctatus Klunzinger, 1879 were rediscovered during a visit to the Stuttgart Museum of Natural History, West Germany. The holotype of each species is identified from amongst the specimens found in Klunzinger's collection. Descriptions based on the holotypes are provided. Hobson Bay is confirmed as the type locality of V. conspersa.