pectoralis, Acanthoplichthys Fowler [H. W.] 1943:72, Fig. 15 [Bulletin of the United States National Museum No. 100, v. 14 (pt 2); ref. 1441] Off San Fernando Pt. Light, west coast of Luzon Island, Philippines, 16°33'52"N, 119°52'54"E, Albatross station D.5440, depth 172 fathoms. Holotype (unique): USNM 99503. •Valid as Hoplichthys pectoralis (Fowler 1943) -- (McGrouther 1999:2424 [ref. 24808], McGrouther in Randall & Lim 2000:608 [ref. 25122], Nagano et al. 2012:261 [ref. 32419], Nagano et al. 2014: [ref. 33541]). Current status: Valid as Hoplichthys pectoralis (Fowler 1943). Hoplichthyidae. Distribution: Western North Pacific. Habitat: marine.