Systematic status of Pseudohibolites Blüthgen, 1936 (Belemnitida, Coleoidea) from Kong Karls Land, Svalbard

Abstract

Abstract-The belemnite genus Pseudohibolites Bluthgen, 1936 was erected without designation of a type species and is invalid according to Article 13b of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. The species P. nathorsti Bluthgen and P. caroli Bluthgen are reinterpreted using topotypes from Kong Karls Land and are considered species of Hibolithes Montfort, 1808.