Plectranthias gardineri (Regan, 1908)

Xenanthias gardineri Regan, 1908

Lectotype: BMNH 1908.3.23.62, 28.5 mm SL (selected by Randall, 1980:130).

Type locality: Indian Ocean: Seychelles, Amirante Islands, depth 25 to 35 fathoms (46 to 64 meters). Illustrations: Heemstra & Randall, 2009:9 (fig. 3), 17 (pl. 1A); Randall, 1980:129, fig. 8; Randall & Shimizu, 1994:111, fig. 3; Regan, 1908: pl. 28, fig. 1.

D: X, 14. A: III, 6 or 7. P: 14 or 15. C: 15. GR: 4 or 5 + 9 to 11. LL: 17 or 18 (incomplete).

Distribution: western Indian Ocean: Seychelles, Amirante Islands.