alatunga, Scomber Gmelin [J. F.] (ex Cetti) 1789:1330 [Caroli a Linné ... Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae v. 1 (pt 3); ref. 18139] Sardinia, Italy, western Mediterranean Sea. No types known. Based on Cetti 1777:191, pl. (opposite p. 28) [ref. 18872], apparently a misprint. Independent of Scomber alalunga Bonnaterre 1788. •Synonymy of Thunnus alalunga (Bonnaterre 1788) -- (Gibbs & Collette 1967:99 [ref. 13640], Collette 2003:21 [ref. 27312]). Misspelling. Current status: Synonym of Thunnus alalunga (Bonnaterre 1788). Scombridae: Scombrinae.