natalensis, Pellona Gilchrist [J. D. F.] & Thompson [W. W.] 1908:202 [Annals of the South African Museum v. 6 (pt 2); ref. 14320] South Head Tugela River, South Africa, depth 24 fathoms. Holotype (unique): SAM 9934. •Synonym of Pellona ditchela Valenciennes 1847 -- (Poll et al. 1984:48 [ref. 6172], Whitehead 1985:281 [ref. 5141], Munroe et al. 1999:1769 [ref. 24728], Kottelat 2013:51 [ref. 32989]). •Valid as Pellona natalensis Gilchrist & Thompson 1908 -- (Hata et al. 2026:6 [ref. 42770]). Current status: Valid as Pellona natalensis Gilchrist & Thomson 1908. Pristigasteridae. Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: eastern coast of Africa. Habitat: brackish, marine.