Recent Ostracoda from Port Pegasus, Stewart Island, New Zealand

Abstract

Sixty‐one species are listed from 19 stations in the Port Pegasus area of Stewart Island, New Zealand. A chart showing bottom sediment characteristics for all samples is included. Because of the sparseness of the sampling stations no attempt was made to evaluate ostracod distribution in terms of depth zonations or assemblages. It is hoped, however, that the information presented will aid in the interpretation of the broader provincial aspect of ostracod distribution. This paper is the first to present scanning electron micrographs to illustrate a New Zealand ostracod fauna.