gracilis, Laeops Fowler [H. W.] 1934:338, Fig. 92 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 85 (for 1933); ref. 1416] East of Masbate, Philippines, 12°04'15"N, 124°04'36"E, Albatross station D.5212, depth 108 fathoms. Holotype (unique): USNM 93084. •Valid as Laeops gracilis Fowler 1934 -- (Hensley & Amaoka 2001:3835 [ref. 26311]). •Valid as Japonolaeops gracilis (Fowler 1934) -- (Voronina et al. 2020:521 [ref. 37730]). Current status: Valid as Japonolaeops gracilis (Fowler 1934). Bothidae. Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Saya de Malha Bank; Philippines east to Fiji, north to japan, south to New Caledonia. Habitat: marine.