arabicus, Diaphus Nafpaktitis [B. G.] 1978:77, Fig. 76 [Science Bulletin, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County No. 30; ref. 8904] Arabian Sea, 17°46'N, 65°02'E, depth 0-468 meters. Holotype: LACM 31334-6. Paratypes: LACM 31334-7 (1), 31334-8 to 10 (3), 31335-4 to 8 (5); USNM 217000 (4), ZMUC P2334922-23 (2). •Valid as Diaphus arabicus Nafpaktitis 1978 -- (Paxton 1979:10 [ref. 6440]). Current status: Valid as Diaphus arabicus Nafpaktitis 1978. Myctophidae: Diaphinae. Distribution: Indian Ocean. Habitat: marine.