indicus, Benthenchelys cartieri Castle [P. H. J.] 1972:10 [Dana Report No. 82; ref. 6968] Northern Indian Ocean, 3°36'S, 97°37'E, depth 600 meters wire out. Holotype: ZMUC P 32531. Paratypes: ZMUC P32532-536 (5). •Valid as Benthenchelys indicus Castle 1972 -- (J. E. McCosker, pers comm. 6/2001). Current status: Valid as Benthenchelys indicus Castle 1972. Ophichthidae: Myrophinae. Distribution: Indian Ocean. Habitat: marine.