Precathorops (subgenus of Cathorops) Betancur-R. [R.] & Acero P. [A.] in Betancur-R., Acero P., Bermingham & Cooke 2007:349 Masc. Arius dasycephalus Günther 1864. Type by original designation (also monotypic). •Synonym of Cathorops Jordan & Gilbert 1883, but a valid subgenus Precathorops as described -- (Marceniuk et al. 2012:641 [ref. 32225]). Current status: Synonym of Cathorops Jordan & Gilbert 1883. Ariidae: Ariinae.