Anthozoa - Stauriida - Kyphophyllidae
Full reference: R. A. McLean and A. E. H. Pedder. 1984. Frasnian rugose corals of western Canada, part 1: Chonophyllidae and Kyphophyllidae. Palaeontographica Abteilung A 185:1-38
Belongs to Tarphyphyllum according to R. A. McLean and A. E. H. Pedder 1984
Sister taxa: Tarphyphyllum cylindricum, Tarphyphyllum minutum, Tarphyphyllum monkmanense, Tarphyphyllum securiense
Type specimen: Its type locality is Fairholme Reef Complex, Clearwater River, which is in a Frasnian reef, buildup or bioherm limestone in the Cairn Formation of Canada
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Devonian of Canada (5: Alberta, British Columbia, British Columbia-Alberta collections)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
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