thermophilus, Symphurus Munroe [T. A.] & Hashimoto [J.] 2008:45, Figs. 1-3 [Zootaxa No. 1839; ref. 29763] Kaikata Seamount, 26°42.30'N, 141°04.70"E, depth 440 meters. Holotype: NSMT-P 70849. Paratypes: NMNZ P.38300 (1); NSMT-P 70850 (2), 70851 (1); USNM 383311 (1), 383312 (2). Plus additional non-type material. •Valid as Symphurus thermophilus Munroe & Hashimoto 2008 -- (Lee et al. 2009:56 [ref. 30387], Munroe et al. 2011:61 [ref. 31567], Duffy & Ahyong 2015:119 [ref. 36167], Koeda et al. 2021:6 [ref. 38857]). Current status: Valid as Symphurus thermophilus Munroe & Hashimoto 2008. Cynoglossidae: Symphurinae. Distribution: Western Pacific: active hydrothermal vents, Japan, Kyushu-Palau Ridge and Ogasawara Islands to Kermadec Ridge. Habitat: marine.