| Citation | Kotlyar, A.N., 2011, Revision of genus Melamphaes (Melamphaidae). II. Multi-raker species: M. polylepis, M. falsidicus sp. nova, M. pachystomus sp. nova, M. macrocephalus, M. leprus.. J. Ichthyol. 51(8):658-661. |
| Ref. | 87970 Kotlyar, A.N., 2011 |
| Page | 576;fig.5 |
| Named Used as Valid | Melamphaes macrocephalus |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Endemic to the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, from the California coast (ca. 30°N) down to northern Chilean coast (ca. 23°S); western margin of the geographical range is 120°W-130°W. |
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