simoterus, Sphenanthias Smith [J. L. B.] 1968:11, Fig. 1; Pl. 6 (fig. C) [Investigational Report. Oceanographic Research Institute, Durban No. 19; ref. 7917] Off Bazaruto, southern Mozambique, western Indian Ocean, depth 260-300 fathoms. Holotype (unique): SAIAB [formerly RUSI] 605. •Valid as Sphenanthias simoterus Smith 1968 -- (Bineesh et al. 2011:64 [ref. 31609]). •In genus Sphenanthias -- (Liao et al. 2009:522 [ref. 30453]). •Valid as Owstonia simoterus (Smith 1968) -- (Smith-Vaniz 1986:728 [ref. 5718]). •Valid as Owstonia simotera (Smith 1968) -- (Smith-Vaniz & Johnson 2016:86 [ref. 34879], Liao et al. 2022:129 [ref. 39628]). Current status: Valid as Owstonia simotera (Smith 1968). Cepolidae: Owstoniinae. Distribution: Mozambique. Habitat: marine.