franzi, Neobythites Nielsen [J. G.] 2002:33, Fig. 22 [Galathea Report v. 19; ref. 26394] Off Dunk Island, Queensland, 18°01'S, 147°07'E, Australia, depth 298-300 meters. Holotype: NTM S-11782-004. Paratypes: AMS I-15528-004 (1), I-15534-011 (1), I-25826-008 (1), I-25827-004 (1); NMV A6907 (2); NTM S-11779-004 (1), S-1782-004 (1); ZMUC P771332 (1). •Valid as Neobythites franzi Nielsen 2002 -- (Hoese et al. 2006:563 [ref. 29051]). Current status: Valid as Neobythites franzi Nielsen 2002. Ophidiidae: Neobythitinae. Distribution: Eastern Australia. Habitat: marine.