linnei, Spinax Malm [A. W.] 1877:123, 626 [ ref. 2881] Sweden, Skagerrak, Northeastern Atlantic; Mediterranean Sea. Original as Linnéi. Unnecessary replacement name for Squalus spinax Linnaeus 1758. •Synonym of Etmopterus spinax (Linnaeus 1758) -- (Krefft & Tortonese 1973:42 [ref. 7165], Compagno 1984:85 [ref. 6474], Dyldin 2015:55 [ref. 34524]). Replacement Name. Current status: Synonym of Etmopterus spinax (Linnaeus 1758). Etmopteridae. Habitat: marine.