Trachyterus Bloch [M. E.] & Schneider [J. G.] 1801:480 Masc. Trachypterus taenia Bloch & Schneider 1801. Type by subsequent designation. Apparently not an original description, as Goüan is cited; best regarded as an incorrect subsequent spelling of Trachipterus Goüan. •Synonym of Trachipterus Goüan 1770 -- (see Scott 1983:172 [ref. 5346]). Current status: Synonym of Trachipterus Goüan 1770. Trachipteridae.