39. Amauropsis bransfieldensis (Preston, 1916) [Figs 15A–C]

Lunatia bransfieldensis Preston, 1916: 270, pl. 13, fig. 2

Material examined. • 7 spms, Stn. 2; • 1 spm, Stn. 3; • 1 spm, Stn. 6; • 7 spms, Stn. 12; • 1 spm, Stn. 14.

Type locality. Bransfield Straits near the South Shetland Islands at a depth of 27 m (from a fish stomach).

Bathymetric distribution. 15–100 m.

Substrate. Soft bottom.

Geographical distribution. ANTARCTICA: -. SUBANTARCTICA: -. SCOTIA ARC: South Shetland Islands. SOUTH AMERICA: -.

Remarks. We found a few specimens in depths between 15 and 100 m. The largest specimen has a height of 8.8 mm. The species is already known from the Maxwell Bay.

References. Engl (2012).