Malacosteus indicus Gtinther 
Malacosteus indicus GtJNTHER, Ann. Mag. Nat* Hist-., 
series 5, vol. 2, 1878, p. 181. Pacific Ocean 
near Philippines, 500 fathoms; Hep. Voy Chal¬ 
lenger, vol, 22, 1887, p. 214, pi. 54, fig. 15 
(type). — REGAN and TREWAVAS, Danish Dana Exped 
Oceanogr. Rep., No. 6, March 10, 1930 p. 143 
(type). 
Depth 7 l/2; head 3 l/2. Eye 5 in head. 
Depth of subocular luminous patch l/2 of eye. Post 
ocular luminous organ more than l/4 of eye. 
D. 20; A. 20; Pectoral 3; ventral 6, postmedian. 
Length 106 mm. without caudal. (Regan and Trewavas.) 
Philippines• 
