hamata, Microbrotula Schwarzhans [W.] & Nielsen [J. G.] 2011:155, Figs. 1B, 5A-D [The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory v. 27; ref. 31714] New Caledonia, 8 nautical miles west-southwest of Noumea, Seche Croissant Reef, 22°19.0'S, 166°21.0'E, depth 8-10 meters. Holotype: NMNZ 29559. Paratypes: MNHN 2011-0815 (1). •Valid as Microbrotula hamata Schwarzhans & Nielsen 2011 -- (Møller et al. 2016:Appendix A [ref. 34432] in Bythitidae). Current status: Valid as Microbrotula hamata Schwarzhans & Nielsen 2011. Bythitidae. Distribution: New Caledonia. Habitat: marine.