purpurascens, Chimaera Jordan [D. S.] & Snyder [J. O.] 1904:235 [Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections v. 45; ref. 2519] Gilbert MS cited as author, but his description was published in 1905 as purpurescens. Treatment in Jordan & Snyder without clear distinguishing features and regarded as not available; they reported a specimen from Japan (SU 12902). Nomen Nudum. Chimaeridae.