Ctenodon (subgenus of Acanthurus) Klunzinger [C. B.] 1871:509 Masc. Acanthurus strigosus Bennett 1828. Type by monotypy. Not described as new but validates this use of Ctenodon by Bonaparte. Apparently preoccupied by Ctenodon Wagler 1830 in Insecta, preoccupied by Ctenodon Swainson 1839 in fishes. Ctenochaetus Gill 1884 is an available objective synonym. •Synonym of Ctenochaetus Gill 1884 -- (Randall 1955:365 [ref. 13648], Randall & Clements 2001:3 [ref. 25453]). Current status: Synonym of Ctenochaetus Gill 1884. Acanthuridae.
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