mato, Dules Lesson [R. P.] 1831:223 [Voyage autour du monde Zool. v. 2 (pt 1); ref. 2776] Matavai, Tahiti, Society Islands. No types known. Apparently not available, unneeded new spelling for Dules malo Valenciennes 1831; Lesson cites malo in synonymy [this also supports the argument that at least this part of the Lesson text was issued in 1831]. •In the synonymy of Kuhlia malo (Valenciennes 1831) -- (Randall & Randall 2001:231 [ref. 25399]). Misspelling. Current status: Synonym of Kuhlia malo (Valenciennes 1831). Kuhliidae.