Monochir Cuvier [G.] 1829:343 Fem. Pleuronectes microchirus Delaroche 1809. Type by monotypy. Other species doubtfully as synonyms in footnote. "N" for new not given by Cuvier, probably not intended as a new spelling. Also from Cuvier 1816 as "Monochires"; Oken's 1817 Monochirus is the Latinized version and is based on Cuvier 1816. •In the synonymy of Monochirus Oken 1817, which is preoccupied by Monochirus Rafinesque 1814. •Now in synonymy of Microchirus Bonaparte 1833. Current status: Synonym of Microchirus Bonaparte 1833. Soleidae.