Laiphognathus Smith [J. L. B.] 1955:23 Masc. Laiphognathus multimaculatus Smith 1955. Type by original designation (also monotypic). •Valid as Laiphognathus Smith 1955 -- (Springer 1972:8 [ref. 4178], Springer 1985:91 [ref. 6107], Springer 1986:749 [ref. 5719], Springer 2001:3539 [ref. 26290], Hoese & Bray 2006:1553 [ref. 29000], Murase 2007:287 [ref. 29243], Hastings & Springer 2009:70 [ref. 30395]). Current status: Valid as Laiphognathus Smith 1955. Blenniidae: Blenniinae.