microphthalmus, Teleotrema Regan [C. T.] & Trewavas [E.] 1932:93, Fig. 149 [Dana Report No. 2; ref. 3682] Eastern tropical Atlantic, 8°26'N, 15°11'W, Dana station 4003, depth about 2500 meters (5000 meters of wire out). Holotype (unique): ZMUC P92127. Type catalog: Nielsen 1974:98 [ref. 9588]. The specific name microphthalmus is treated as a noun by the authors. •Valid as Gigantactis microphthalmus (Regan & Trewavas 1932) -- (authors). •As Gigantactis male group II -- (Pietsch 2009:473 [ref. 30766]). Current status: Valid as Gigantactis microphthalmus (Regan & Trewavas 1932). Gigantactinidae. Distribution: Eastern Tropical Atlantic. Habitat: marine.
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