Paradiretmus Whitley [G. P.] 1948:83 Masc. Paradiretmus circularis Whitley 1948. Type by original designation (also monotypic). Based on a larval specimen; not Diretmidae. •Synonym of Centropyge Kaup 1860 -- (Allen et al. 1976:410 [ref. 13629]). Current status: Synonym of Centropyge Kaup 1860. Pomacanthidae.