Pellonulops Smith [J. L. B.] 1949:98 Masc. Spratelloides madagascariensis Sauvage 1883. Type by original designation (also monotypic). See account of Sauvagella Bertin 1940. •Objective synonym of Sauvagella Bertin 1940 -- (Poll et al. 1984:53 [ref. 6172], Whitehead 1985:169 [ref. 5141]). •Apparently based on a misidentified type species; Smith was describing a specimen of Gilchristella aestuarius (Gilchrist 1913) and not a specimen of madagascarensis -- (Stiassny 2002:68 [ref. 25890]). Current status: Synonym of Gilchristella Fowler 1935. Ehiravidae.