Auchenistius Evermann [B. W.] & Marsh [M. C.] 1899:359 Masc. Auchenistius stahli Evermann & Marsh 1899. Type by original designation (also monotypic). •Valid as Auchenistius Evermann & Marsh 1899 -- (Hubbs 1952:65 [ref. 2252]). •Synonym of Stathmonotus Bean 1885 -- (Springer 1955:74 [ref. 10208]). •Synonym of Stathmonotus Bean 1885, but a valid subgenus Auchenistius -- (Hastings & Springer 1994:15 [ref. 21894]). Current status: Synonym of Stathmonotus Bean 1885. Labrisomidae.