Melanosternarchus Bernt [M. J.], Crampton [W. G. R.], Orfinger [A. B.] & Albert [J. S.] 2018:453 Masc. Melanosternarchus amaru Bernt, Crampton, Orfinger & Albert 2018. Type by original designation (and monotypy). •Valid as Melanosternarchus Bernt, Crampton, Orfinger & Albert 2018. Current status: Valid as Melanosternarchus Bernt, Crampton, Orfinger & Albert 2018. Apteronotidae: Apteronotinae.