Melanonectes (subgenus of Photonectes) Regan [C. T.] & Trewavas [E.] 1930:119, 120 Masc. Photonectes dinema Regan & Trewavas 1930. Type by subsequent designation. Type designated in Zoological Record for 1930 (Pisces):48; also designated by Fowler 1936:1186 [ref. 6546]. •Synonym of Photonectes Günther 1887, but a valid subgenus Melanonectes as described -- (Morrow in Morrow & Gibbs 1964:489 [ref. 6962]). •Synonym of Photonectes Günther 1887 -- (Prokofiev 2019:464 [ref. 36966]). Current status: Synonym of Photonectes Günther 1887. Stomiidae: Melanostomiinae.