Linophora Kaup [J. J.] 1860:137, 155 Fem. Chaetodon auriga Forsskål 1775. Type by subsequent designation. Type designated by Bleeker 1876:306 [ref. 448]. •Synonym of Chaetodon Linnaeus 1758, subgenus Rabdophorus Swainson 1839 -- (Burgess 1978:578 [ref. 700]). •Synonym of Rabdophorus Swainson 1839, but a valid subgenus Linophora -- (Maugé & Bauchot 1984:468 [ref. 6614]). Current status: Synonym of Chaetodon Linnaeus 1758. Chaetodontidae: Chaetodontinae.