formosana, Astronesthes Liao [Y.-C.], Chen [L.-S.] & Shao [K.-T.] 2006:519, Figs. 3-4, 5A [Zoological Studies v. 45 (no. 4); ref. 29419] Tungkang, southwestern Taiwan. Holotype: ASIZ P0063353. Paratypes: (16) at ASIZ. Plus non-type material. Type catalog: Ho & Shao 2011:35 [ref. 31432]. The gender of Astronesthes is feminine, and formosanus an adjective; therefore ending formosana is correct. •Valid as Astronesthes formosana Liao, Chen & Shao 2006 -- (Ho & Shao 2011:35 [ref. 31432], Koizumi et al. 2021:12 [ref. 38533]). Current status: Valid as Astronesthes formosana Liao, Chen & Shao 2006. Stomiidae: Astronesthinae. Distribution: Western Pacific: Taiwan north to southern Japan. Habitat: marine.