batanensis, Beliops Smith-Vaniz [W. F.] & Johnson [G. D.] 1990:232, Figs. 1F-2F, 7-8 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 142; ref. 16561] Chawa Point, Batan Island, Batanes Province, Philippines, 20°25'45"N, 121°56'40"E, depth 9-12 meters. Holotype: USNM 288976. Paratypes: USNM 309905 (1). •Valid as Beliops batanensis Smith-Vaniz & Johnson 1990 -- (Mooi 1999:2585 [ref. 24831], Mooi in Randall & Lim 2000:611 [ref. 25122], Mooi & Gill 2004:181 [ref. 27890]). Current status: Valid as Beliops batanensis Smith-Vaniz & Johnson 1990. Plesiopidae: Acanthoclininae. Distribution: Western Pacific. Habitat: marine.