Silurian and Devonian Coral Species from Australian Basins

30 species are described from Devonian coral faunas in Western Australia's West Kimberley region, with 22 from the Pilbara Limestone. The dataset documents fossil coral species from the Silurian of New South Wales and the Devonian of Western Australia, published by the Australian Ocean Data Network. The record was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Classify coral genera like Disphyllum and Hexagonaria based on morphological descriptions from the text.
• Correlate fossil assemblages, such as the Pillara Limestone fauna, with geological ages like Givetian or Frasnian.
• Compare species diversity between regions, noting the absence of genera like Endophyllum in Western Australia.
• Identify new species and genera, such as Catactotoechus irregularis, described in the publication.

Strengths

• Describes 30 coral species from the West Kimberley region.
• Provides stratigraphic context linking faunas to specific limestone formations and ages.
• Includes taxonomic descriptions and illustrations of species.

Limitations

• Sample data and column structure are unknown, limiting direct analysis.
• Material from the Silurian of New South Wales is described as fragmentary.
• Geographic coverage is limited to specific basins in Australia.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

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Time Range

Silurian and Devonian periods

Freshness

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Geography

New South Wales, Australia and Western Australia, Australia