Auchenionchus Gill [T. N.] 1860:103 Masc. Clinus variolosus Valenciennes 1836. Type by original designation (also monotypic). Originally as Anchenionchus, but that spelling regarded as in error for Auchenionchus -- (see Stephens & Springer 1974:11 [ref. 7149]). •Valid as Auchenionchus Gill 1860 -- (Stephens & Springer 1974:11 [ref. 7149], Hastings & Springer 2009:12 [ref. 30391], Hastings 2009:102 [ref. 30397], Sáez & Pequeño 2009:130 [ref. 30951], Lin & Hastings 2013:3 [ref. 33286]). Current status: Valid as Auchenionchus Gill 1860. Labrisomidae.