microstictus, Ophichthus McCosker [J. E.] 2010:28, Figs. 29-31 [Zootaxa No. 2505; ref. 30840] Tonga, Nkotu Group, 19°25'29"S, 174°38'29"S, depth 362-388 meters. Holotype: MNHN 2001-0007. Paratypes: CAS 229179 (1); MNHN 2001-1095 (1), 2001-1096 (1), 2001-1069 (3). Plus non-type specimen. •Valid as Ophichthus microstictus McCosker 2010 -- (Fricke et al. 2011:352 [ref. 31342], McCosker et al. 2012:11[ref. 31982]). Current status: Valid as Ophichthus microstictus McCosker 2010. Ophichthidae: Ophichthinae. Distribution: Southwestern Pacific: New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. Habitat: marine.