megalolepis, Belone Mees [G. F.] 1962:51 [Zoologische Verhandelingen (Leiden) v. 54 (no. 1); ref. 13277] Port Elizabeth, South Africa, southwestern Indian Ocean. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1890.9.25.14. Replacement name for Petalichthys capensis Regan 1904, secondarily preoccupied by Belone capensis Günther 1866 when Mees treated both in Belone. The name capensis is reinstated as valid based on Art. 59.4. •Mentioned but not accepted -- (Collette 1986:386 [ref. 5647]). •Synonym of Petalichthys capensis Regan 1904 -- (Collette 2003:3 [ref. 27306]). Replacement Name. Current status: Synonym of Petalichthys capensis Regan 1904. Belonidae. Habitat: marine.