chani, Medusablennius Springer [V. G.] 1966:56, Figs. 1-3 [Copeia 1966 (no. 1); ref. 4177] Raroia, Tuamotu Archipelago, 16°10'S, 142°26'W. Holotype: CAS-SU 62057 (not present in 1995). Paratypes: USNM 313886 [ex CAS-SU 62057] (1, c&s). •In genus Medusablennius -- (Smith-Vaniz & Springer 1971:54 [ref. 4145]). •Valid as Medusablennius chani Springer 1966 -- (Springer 2001:3545 [ref. 26290], Randall 2005:496 [ref. 28239], Patzner et al. 2009:456 [ref. 30396]). Current status: Valid as Medusablennius chani Springer 1966. Blenniidae: Salariinae. Distribution: Tuamotu Archipelago. Habitat: marine.