Reyssia lathierae (Reyss, 1978b) n. comb.

Platytyphlops lathierae Reyss, 1978b: 74–77, figs 2–3.

“ Platytyphlops ” lathierae .— Băcescu, 1988: 30.

Type material. Syntypes: deposition unknown. Dakar-Recife transect, 7°58’S, 34°17’W and 8°03’S 34°23’W. Not seen .

Diagnosis. Carapace marginal carina smooth, without denticles; telson with 1 pair of lateral setae.

Depth. 587–1007 m.

Distribution. Central South Atlantic, 7– 8°S, 34°W.

Remarks. This species is only known from the type material, from two stations on the 1967 Dakar-Recife transect (Reyss, 1978b); however, the description is adequate to identify the species.