Psettus Cuvier [G.] (ex Commerson) 1829:193 Masc. Chaetodon rhombeus Bloch & Schneider 1801. Type by subsequent designation. Appeared as "Les Psettus" with species mentioned in footnote, but without full latinization of Psettus; genus probably technically dates to a later work. Type designated by Jordan 1917:128 [ref. 2407]. •Synonym of Monodactylus Lacepède 1801 -- (Desoutter 1986:338 [ref. 6212], Heemstra 1986:607 [ref. 5660]). Current status: Synonym of Monodactylus Lacepède 1801. Monodactylidae.
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