Stenotyphlops spinulosus Stebbing, 1912

Stenotyphlops Stebbing, 1912: 162; 1913, 156–157.— Day, 1978: 143, figs 2–3.

Type material. Holotype: NHM, female. Presqu’Ile du Cap, 34°25’S, 17°50’E. Not seen.

Other material. 1 male, 3 females, 4 juveniles, SAMC A10602; 1 adult male, 1 adult female SAMC A10607; male SAMC 60; 1 male, 1 ovigerous female, SAMC 103; 2 females, SAMC 123; 1 male, 1 female, SAMC 129 . Not seen.

Diagnosis. Carapace with 3 rows of denticles, inflated posteriorly.

Depth. 370–1200 m

Distribution. Off South Africa, 27– 34°S, 17– 32°E.

Remarks. This species has only been recorded twice, in Stebbing (1912) and Day (1978 _. The original description was somewhat sparse; however, Day (1978) amply redescribed the species, including both sexes.