Centriscus Cuvier [G.] 1816:350 Masc. Balistes scolopax Linnaeus 1758. Type by monotypy (with synonyms mentioned in footnote). Not Centriscus Linnaeus 1758. Cuvier did not propose this as new (citing "L." after the genus), and it could be regarded merely as a subsequent use of the name. •Synonym of Macroramphosus Lacepède 1803 -- (Wheeler 1973:273 [ref. 7190]). Current status: Synonym of Macroramphosus Lacepède 1803. Centriscidae: Macroramphosinae.