Jeffreys (1883) described this as new variety, apparently without being aware of Machaeroplax affinis Friele, 1877 ... [details]
Eastern Atlantic, from the Faroes to southwestern Ireland; in 300-1000 m; Strait of Gibraltar, in 362-526 m; ... [details]
Warén (1993: 161-163) considers this as a synonym of Solariella amabilis (Jeffreys, 1865) [details]