appositus, Eustomias Gibbs [R. H., Jr.], Clarke [T. A.] & Gomon [J. R.] 1983:39, Fig. 5e [Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology No. 380; ref. 5269] North Pacific, 26°20'N, 143°22'W, depth 0-200 meters. Holotype: IOM uncat. Paratypes: USNM 225164 (1). •Valid as Eustomias appositus Gibbs, Clarke & Gomon 1983 -- (Harold 1999:1913 [ref. 24741], Nakabo 2000:344 [ref. 25086], Nakabo 2002:344 [ref. 26001]). Current status: Valid as Eustomias appositus Gibbs, Clarke & Gomon 1983. Stomiidae: Melanostomiinae. Distribution: North Pacific. Habitat: marine.