pseudoprolatus, Gymnothorax Smith [D. G.], Hibino [Y.] & Ho [H.-C.] 2018:34, Figs. 1, 2A [Zootaxa 4454 (no. 1); ref. 36035] Dong-gang, southwestern Taiwan. Holotype (unique): FRLM 46721. •Valid as Gymnothorax pseudoprolatus Smith, Hibino & Ho 2018 -- (Ho et al. 2018:13 [ref. 36050], Dewa et al. 2022:154 [ref. 39860]). Current status: Valid as Gymnothorax pseudoprolatus Smith, Hibino & Ho 2018. Muraenidae: Muraeninae. Distribution: Northwestern Pacific: Taiwan north to Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan). Habitat: marine.