Widely distributed in the seas of the world, the genus Symplectocyphus was first established by Marktanner-Turne-retsher in 1890. Since then there have been about 60 species reported, mostly from the Southern Hemisphere. Some 20 species have been Widely distributed in the seas of the world, the genus Symplectocyphus was first established by Marktanner-Turne-retsher in 1890. Since then there have been about 60 species reported, mostly from the Southern Hemisphere. Some 20 species have been