Protanguilla Johnson [G. D.], Ida [H.] & Miya [M.] in Johnson et al. 2012:3 Fem. Protanguilla palau Johnson, Ida & Sakaue 2012. Type by original designation (also monotypic). Appeared first as Protoanguilla in electronic version (not nomenclaturally available, also would have been preoccupied) name changed to Protanguilla in hard copy version. Name changed because Protoanguilla is preoccupied in fossil eels. •Valid as Protanguilla Johnson, Ida & Miya 2012 -- (Springer & Johnson 2015:601 [ref. 33937]). Current status: Valid as Protanguilla Johnson, Ida & Miya 2012. Protanguillidae.