pelamis, Scomber Brünnich [M. T.] 1768:68 [Ichthyologia Massiliensis, sistens piscium descriptiones eorumque apud incolas nomina; ref. 17290] Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean Sea). No types known. Perhaps not intended as new as the diagnosis agrees with Scomber pelamis Linnaeus 1758, but counts differ. Objectively invalid; preoccupied by Scomber pelamis Linnaeus 1758 (= Katsuwonus pelamis). •Synonym of Sarda sarda (Bloch 1793) -- (Postel 1973:475 [ref. 7208], Collette & Chao 1975:607 [ref. 5573], Collette 1990:984 [ref. 19476], Collette 2003:8 [ref. 27312]). 1°Homonym. Current status: Synonym of Sarda sarda (Bloch 1793). Scombridae: Scombrinae. Habitat: brackish, marine.