affinis, Macrurus Vaillant [L. L.] 1888:51 [Expéditions scientifiques du "Travailleur" et du "Talisman"; ref. 4496] South of Azores, northeastern Atlantic, depth 1442 meters. Original genus should have been Macrourus. Not available, name only. Specimen refered to on p. 51 may be found in list of material examined of Macrurus japonicus (p. 257). Valid genus should be Caelorinchus. •In the synonymy of Coelorhynchus occa (Goode & Bean 1885) -- (Marshall 1973:294 [ref. 7194], Geistdoerfer 1990:549 [ref. 16195]). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Coelorinchus occa (Goode & Bean 1885). Macrouridae.