melanoptera, Synaptura Gilchrist [J. D. F.] 1904:13, Pl. 32 [Marine Investigations in South Africa v. 3; ref. 1646] Off East London, South Africa, 33°06'45"S, 27°55'45"E, southwestern Indian Ocean, depth 43 fathoms. Holotype (unique): SAM 15429. •Synonym of Synapturichthys kleinii (Risso 1827) -- (Heemstra & Gon 1986:874 [ref. 5665], Desoutter-Meniger & Chapleau 2022:404 [ref. 40245]). Current status: Synonym of Synapturichthys kleinii (Risso 1827). Soleidae. Habitat: brackish, marine.