maldivensis, Gerres Regan [C. T.] 1902:279 [The Fauna and Geography of the Maldive and Laccadive Archipelagoes. Being the Account of the Work Carried on and of the Collections Made by an Expedition During the Years 1899 and 1900 v. 1, pt 3; ref. 14336] Freshwater pool surrounded by mangroves in center of Landu, Miladumadulu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1901.12.31.78. •Valid as Gerres maldivensis Regan 1902 -- (Iwatsuki et al. 1999:392 [ref. 24200], Iwatsuki & Heemstra 2007:88 [ref. 29037], Iwatsuki et al. 2007:181 [ref. 29158]Swartkops River). Current status: Valid as Gerres maldivensis Regan 1902. Gerreidae. Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Maldives endemic. Habitat: freshwater.