Simocantharus (subgenus of Spondyliosoma) Fowler [H. W.] 1933:182, 185 Masc. Cantharus aeneus Gilchrist & Thompson 1908. Type by original designation. •Synonym of Pachymetopon Günther 1859 -- (Smith & Smith 1986 [ref. 5710] based on placement of type species, Parenti 2019:51 [ref. 36892]). Current status: Synonym of Pachymetopon Günther 1859. Sparidae.