hirritus, Ophichthus McCosker [J. E.] 2010:16, Figs. 16-18 [Zootaxa No. 2505; ref. 30840] Seychelles, 4°21'S, 56°19'E, depth (trap) 600 meters. Holotype: MNHN 1898-0747. Paratypes: CAS 229178 [ex MNHN 1989-0747] (1); MNHN 1989-0749 (1), •Valid as Ophichthus hirritus McCosker 2010 -- (McCosker et al. 2020:34 [ref. 37376], McCosker 2022:123 [ref. 39686]). Current status: Valid as Ophichthus hirritus McCosker 2010. Ophichthidae: Ophichthinae. Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles. Habitat: marine.