Prorocentrum maculosum M.A.Faust 1993
Publication Details
Prorocentrum maculosum M.A.Faust 1993: 410, figs 1-6
Published in: Faust, M.A. (1993). Three new benthic species of Prorocentrum (Dinophyceae) from Twin Cays, Belize: P. maculosum sp. nov., P. foraminosum sp. nov. and P. formosum sp. nov. Phycologia 32(6): 410-418, 22 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Prorocentrum is Prorocentrum micans Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Prorocentrum hoffmannianum M.A.Faust.
Source of Synonymy
Rodríguez, F., Riobó, P., Crespín, G.D., Daranas, A.H., Vera, R. de V., Norte, M., Fernández, J.J. & Fraga, S. (2018). The toxic benthic dinoflagellate Prorocentrum maculosum Faust is a synonym of Prorocentrum hoffmannianum Faust. Harmful Algae 78: [1-8], 4 figs, 1 table.
Type Information
Type locality: Hidden Lake, Twin Cays, Belize, Central America (18º48'N, 88º05'W); (Faust 1993: 410) Holotype: Fig. 1 (SEM-040012): M.A. Faust; (Faust 1993: 410) Notes: Isotype: figs 2-6(SEM-043043, SEM-037103, SEM-040019, SEM-04017, SEM-040068).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spotted.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 April 2021
Verification of Data
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Habitat note
In sediment and floating detritus in protected embayments in mangrove (Faust 1993). - (05 September 2012) - G.M. Guiry
Usage note
Faust & Gulledge (2002: 62) notes this is a known toxic species, it produces prorocentrolide B, a fast-acting toxin. Harmful species (Lassus et al. 2017). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 April 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 June 2025
