Dactylanthias aplodactylus (Bleeker, 1858)

Anthias aplodactylus Bleeker, 1858

Dactylanthias baccheti Randall, 2007

Holotype: RMNH 5457, 170 mm SL.

Type locality: off Ambon, Indonesia.

Illustrations: Randall, 2007, fig. 1; Pogonoski & Gill, 2021, figs. 1-8.

Counts: D: X, 17. A: III, 7. P: 18 or 19. C: 17 (9 + 8). V: 26 (10 + 16). S: 3. GR: 34 or 35 (10 + 24 or 25). LL: 37 to 42. CP: 21 to 23.

Distribution: known from the Pacific (Ambon, Indonesia; Nauru; Tuamotu Archipelago) and the Indian Ocean (Maldives).