Bryconalestes Hoedeman [J. J.] 1951:4 (in key) Masc. Brachyalestes longipinnis Günther 1864. Type by original designation (also monotypic). Type designated by use of name in parentheses (as Hoedeman used for established genera in same key), also monotypic (but with two subspecies). •Synonym of Alestes Müller & Troschel 1844 -- (Paugy 1984:140 [ref. 6183]). •Valid as Bryconalestes Hoedeman 1951 -- (Zanata & Vari 200:117 [ref. 28816], Mirande 2009:6 [ref. 30267] in Alestidae, Mirande 2010:474 [ref. 31006]). Current status: Valid as Bryconalestes Hoedeman 1951. Alestidae.