| Citation | Balsamo, M., W.D. Hummon, M.A. Todaro and P. Tongiorgi, 1997 Italian marine Gastrotricha: IV. Four new species of Chaetonotida. Ital.J.Zool. 64:83-89. |
| Ref. | 2633 Balsamo, M., W.D. Hummon, M.A. Todaro and P. Tongiorgi, 1997 |
| Page | 87-89 |
| Named Used as Valid | Halichaetonotus italicus |
| Locality | Apuli: Torre Fortore (41°56'N, 15°12'E). |
| Distribution | Italy. |