Sciaenoides Blyth [E.] 1860:139 Masc. Otolithus biauritus Cantor 1849. Type by subsequent designation. Type designated by Bleeker 1876:330 [ref. 448]. Apparently not preoccupied by Sciaenoides Richardson 1843 in fishes (name in synonymy); Otolithoides Fowler 1933 is an unneeded replacement, but in prevailing usage. Correct spelling for genus of type species is Otolithes. •Valid as Sciaenoides Blyth 1860 -- (Kottelat 2013:360 [ref. 32989]). •Synonym of Parma Günther 1862. •Synonym of Otolithoides Fowler 1933 -- (Parenti 2020:35 [ref. 37439]). Current status: Synonym of Otolithoides Fowler 1933. Sciaenidae.