vierecki, Melanostomias Fowler [H. W.] 1934:265, Fig. 25 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 85 (for 1933); ref. 1416] Palanog Point, East of Masbate Island, Philippines, Albatross station D.5215, depth 604 fathoms. Holotype (unique): USNM 92340. •Synonym of Melanostomias valdiviae Brauer 1902 -- (Morrow 1973:134 [ref. 7175], Gibbs & Barnett 1990:330 [ref. 14915]). •Valid as Melanostomias vierecki Fowler 1934 -- (Harold 1999:1913 [ref. 24741]). Current status: Valid as Melanostomias vierecki Fowler 1934. Stomiidae: Melanostomiinae. Distribution: Cosmopolitan. Habitat: marine.