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Fife (2017) was unable to resolve this name as type material was not available. It was placed in synonymy [with Eriopus cristatus] by Dixon (1927, pp. 285–286), who cited Brotherus (1901–1909) but failed to note the tentative nature of some of Brotherus’ comments concerning their [of this and other names] identity. It is unlikely that Dixon actually saw type material; it is also unlikely that any identifiable type material of the Colenso names is extant. It is better to consider this Hookeria petrophila Colenso a nomina dubia.

Fife, A.J. 2017: Daltoniaceae. In: Breitwieser, I.; Wilton, A.D. (ed.) Flora of New Zealand – Mosses. Fascicle 34. Manaaki Whenua Press, Lincoln.