| Citation | Pietsch, T.W., 2009, Oceanic anglerfishes. Extraordinary diversity in the deep sea.. Oceanic Anglerfishes, i-xii; 1-557pp. |
| Ref. | 86949 Pietsch, T.W., 2009 |
| Page | 364 |
| Named Used as Valid | Melanocetus polyactis |
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| Locality | Gulf of Panama (lectotype) |
| Distribution | Apparently restricted to Eastern Pacific (between 13°N and 13°S, to 131°W) |
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