vanderbilti, Machaerenchelys Fowler [H. W.] 1938:85, Pl. 7 (fig. 14) [Monographs of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia No. 2; ref. 1428] Takaroa Island, Tuamotu Islands. Holotype: ANSP 68367. Paratypes: ANSP 68369-70 (2), 68371 (1); USNM 119702 [ex ANSP 68368] (1). Type catalog: Böhlke 1984:134 [ref. 13621], Smith 1994:31 [ref. 21917]. •Synonym of Leiuranus semicinctus (Lay & Bennett 1839) -- (McCosker 1977:77 [ref. 6836]). Current status: Synonym of Leiuranus semicinctus (Lay & Bennett 1839). Ophichthidae: Ophichthinae. Habitat: marine.