whitleyi, Diaphus Fowler [H. W.] 1934:305, Fig. 61 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 85 (for 1933); ref. 1416] Verde Island Passage and Batangas Bay, Philippines, 13°42'N, 120°57'15"E, Albatross station D.5268, depth 170 fathoms. Holotype: USNM 92318. Paratypes: (2). •Valid as Diaphus whitleyi Fowler 1934 -- (Paxton 1979:9 [ref. 6440], Paxton & Hulley 1999:1963 [ref. 24748], Paxton & Hulley in Randall & Lim 2000:593 [ref. 25122]). Current status: Valid as Diaphus whitleyi Fowler 1934. Myctophidae: Diaphinae. Distribution: Western North Pacific. Habitat: marine.