Astrogorgia robusta ( Thomson & Simpson, 1909 ) Ramvilas & Alderslade & Ranjeet, 2023

Ramvilas, Ghosh, Alderslade, Philip & Ranjeet, Kutty, 2023, The taxonomy of Indian gorgonians: an assessment of the descriptive records of gorgonians (Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) recorded as occurring in the territorial waters of India, along with neighbouring regions and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the highlighting of perceived unethical practice, Zootaxa 5236 (1), pp. 1-124 : 47

Astrogorgia robusta ( Thomson & Simpson, 1909) new comb.

Muricella robusta Thomson & Simpson, 1909: 257–258 , pl. 5, fig. 8 (Andamans).

Opinion: This species occurs in the region but was originally misidentified.

Justification:

Literature analysis: Although no sclerites were figured in the original description, a reasonably good drawing of a branch fragment and some polyps was provided. This clearly shows the anthocodia sitting on the rim of calyces and a dense covering of spindles, all of which is described in the text indicating this species is an Astrogorgia . Rao & Devi (2003) just list the species under the original name.