orstom, Synchiropus Fricke [R.] 2000:33, Fig. 16 [Stuttgarter Beiträge zur Naturkunde. Serie A (Biologie). No. 617; ref. 25197] Norfolk Ridge, East Jumeau Seamont, New Caledonia, 23°45'52.2"S, 168°16'57"E, depth 402 meters. Holotype: MNHN 1999-1254. Paratypes: SMNS 11612 (1), 21276 (1). •Valid as Synchiropus orstom Fricke 2000 -- (Fricke 2002:62 [ref. 26547], Fricke 2006:12 [ref. 28872], Fricke 2015:5 [ref. 33807], Fricke 2016:50 [ref. 34468], Fricke 2016:20 [ref. 34659], Fricke 2017:183 [ref. 35548], Fricke et al. 2019:266 [ref. 36673]). Current status: Valid as Synchiropus orstom Fricke 2000. Callionymidae. Distribution: Western Pacific: Sandaun, West Sepik and New Hanover (Papua New Guinea); northern Norfolk Ridge (New Caledonia). Habitat: marine.