polystigma, Scyliorhinus (Halaelurus) Regan [C. T.] 1921:413 [Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 9) v. 7 (no. 41); ref. 3672] 15-20 miles off Umvoti River, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, southwestern Indian Ocean, depth 120-130 fathoms. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1921.3.1.1. •Synonym of Holohalaelurus punctatus (Gilchrist 1914) -- (Heemstra in Smith & Heemstra 1995:v [ref. 21953], Human 2006:6 [ref. 28824]). Current status: Synonym of Holohalaelurus punctatus (Gilchrist 1914). Pentanchidae. Habitat: marine.