maculata, Fierasfer Swainson [W.] 1839:403, Fig. 130b [The natural history and classification v. 2; ref. 4303] Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean Sea. Holotype (unique): whereabouts unknown. •Synonym of Carapus acus (Brünnich 1768) -- (Markle in Nielsen et al. 1999:12 [ref. 24448]). Current status: Synonym of Carapus acus (Brünnich 1768). Carapidae: Carapinae. Habitat: marine.