macrophthalmus, Symphurus Norman [J. R.] 1939:106, Fig. 37 [Scientific Reports, John Murray Expedition v. 7 (no. 1); ref. 6556] Gulf of Aden. Holotype: BMNH 1939.5.24.1825-1826 (133-mm spec.). Paratypes: BMNH 1939.5.24.1825-1826 (smallest of 2). •Valid as Symphurus macrophthalmus Norman 1939 -- (Munroe & McCosker 2001:196 [ref. 25948], Manilo & Bogorodsky 2003:S123 [ref. 27377], Munroe 2006:230 [ref. 28683], Munroe et al. 2011:60 [ref. 31567]). Current status: Valid as Symphurus macrophthalmus Norman 1939. Cynoglossidae: Symphurinae. Distribution: Northwestern Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea. Habitat: marine.