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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117111 | Kotlyar, A.N., 2015. Revision of the genus Melamphaes (Melamphaidae). 3. Oligo-raker species: M. proximus sp. n., M. contradictorius sp. n., and M. succedanaus sp. n. J. Ichthyol. 55(5):619-629 | 2015 | Melamphaes proximus | 619;fig. |
| 130983 | Mostarda, E., A.S. Harold, T.T. Sutton and P.A. Hulley, 2023. Identification guide to the mesopelagic fishes of the western Indian Ocean. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes. Rome, FAO. 334 p. | 2023 | Melamphaes proximus | 232 |