Isesthes Jordan [D. S.] & Gilbert [C. H.] 1883:757 Masc. Blennius gentilis Girard 1854. Type by original designation (also monotypic). Identification of species corrected in Addenda, p. 959. Isethes is a misspelling. Gender masculine by treatment of Isesthes punctatus and Isesthes striatus. •Synonym of Hypsoblennius Gill 1861 -- (Bath 1977:186 [ref. 208]). Current status: Synonym of Hypsoblennius Gill 1861. Blenniidae: Salariinae.