Leptochiton saitoi Sirenko, 2001

Leptochiton saitoi Sirenko 2001: 47 –49, figs 48–64, 172–173; 2004: 114–115, table 1; Sigwart et al. 2011: table 3, fig. 2; Yearsley & Sigwart 2011: table 1.

Material examined. Holotype (MNHN 6118) and 8 paratypes (MNHN 6117). 1 specimen from Vanuatu, 10 specimens in 3 lots from the Philippines, 3 specimens in 2 lots from the Solomon Islands.

Distribution. Previously known only from New Caledonia (210–580 m: Sirenko 2001). Now also known from Vanuatu (800 m), the Philippines (583 m, 989 m and 1762 m) and Solomon Islands (1000–1118 m). The new records expand the geographic and bathymetric range for this species. Found living and feeding on sunken terrestrial plant remains.