blanci, Astronesthes Blache [J.] & Rossignol [M.] 1961:282, Fig. [Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (Série 2) v. 33 (no. 3); ref. 5805] Gulf of Guinea, 3°36'S, 9°12'E, about 600-750 meters (1350 meters wire out). Holotype (unique): MNHN 1961-0305. •Synonym of Astronesthes caulophorus Regan & Trewavas 1929 -- (Gibbs 1986:231 [ref. 5655], Gibbs 1990:300 [ref. 14899], Parin & Borodulina 2000:S23 [ref. 26044]). Current status: Synonym of Astronesthes caulophorus Regan & Trewavas 1929. Stomiidae: Astronesthinae. Habitat: marine.