Eques Bloch [M. E.] 1793:90 Masc. Eques americanus Bloch 1793. Type by monotypy. Preoccupied by Eques Linnaeus 1758 in Lepidoptera, which is invalid (see Parenti 2020:17 [ref. 37439]); unnecessarily replaced by Equetus Rafinesque 1815. •Synonym of Equetus Rafinesque 1815 -- (Chao 1978:27 [ref. 6983]). •Valid as Eques Bloch 1793 -- (Parenti 2020:17 [ref. 37439]). Current status: Valid as Eques Bloch 1793. Sciaenidae.