altipinnis, Conger Kaup [J. J.] 1856:72 [Archiv für Naturgeschichte v. 22 (pt. 1); ref. 2572] Réunion, western Mascarenes, southwestern Indian Ocean. Holotype: MNHN 0000-2129. Paratypes: MNHN B-3155 (1). Type catalog: Bauchot et al. 1993:113 [ref. 20810]. Also appeared as new in Kaup 1856:114 [ref. 2573]. Not used as valid after 1900; therefore reversal of precedence in favor of Conger cinereus Rüppell 1871. •Synonym of Conger cinereus Rüppell 1871 -- (Bauchot et al. 1993:113 [ref. 20810], Fricke 1999:68 [ref. 24106]). Nomen Oblitum. Current status: Synonym of Conger cinereus Rüppell 1871. Congridae: Congrinae. Habitat: marine.