pelonates, Diaphenchelys McCosker [J. E.] & Randall [J. E.] 2007:471, Figs. 1-7 [Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences v. 58 (no. 22); ref. 29349] Maumere Bay, off Sao Wisata Resort, 8°37'49.15"S, 122°18'45.75"E, Flores, Indonesia, depth 30-32 meters. Holotype: BPBM 32205. Paratypes: BPBM 34128 (1), CAS 214523 [ex BPBM 36688] (1, c&s). Treated as a noun in apposition. •Valid as Diaphenchelys pelonates McCosker & Randall 2007 -- (Allen & Erdmann 2012:76 [ref. 31980], Smith 2012:4 [ref. 32155], Huang et al. 2021:7 [ref. 38612], Allen & Erdmann 2024:84 [ref. 40796]). Current status: Valid as Diaphenchelys pelonates McCosker & Randall 2007. Muraenidae: Muraeninae. Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Flores (Indonesia). Habitat: marine.