A review of high-latitude Goniasteridae south of 50ºS is presented, including a key to species, figures and taxonomic descriptions of all species with a brief taxonomic summary for all genera. Nineteen species in 11 genera are reviewed.
Eratosaster jenae nov. gen and sp.,
Chitonaster trangae nov. sp., and
Pillsburiaster calvus nov. sp. are described. Several taxa, including
Chitonaster, have not been reviewed since their initial description and revision of the group has clarified
taxonomic boundaries between species. The genus
Pentoplia is a junior synonym of
Chitonaster. Rarely encountered species,synonyms, and range extensions are reported for multiple species.
