Smith, H. M., Radcliffe, L. 1913. Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 44 (1948): 139, Pls. 7-17.
Type Status:
Paratype
Place:
Simaluc Island (North), South 66 degrees East, 5.8 miles; North of Tawi Tawi, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines, North Pacific Ocean
Collection Date:
23 Sep 1909
Notes:
Although not mentioned in the original description, this lot is considered a paratype. the description of this species is based on more than one specimen. this lot was collected in the philippines by the albatross, and is listed in the original usnm ledger entry as a paratype.