mauritiana, Clupea Bennett [E. T.] 1833:32 [Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1833 (pt 1); ref. 16786] Mauritius, Mascarenes, southwestern Indian Ocean. No types known. Kottelat (2013) declared a nomen oblitum; not been used as a valid name since 1899. •Same as Herklotsichthys quadrimaculatus (Rüppell 1837) -- (Fricke 1999:73 [ref. 24106] who advocates continuing current usage, Fricke & Kulbicki 2006:319 [ref. 2886], Kottelat 2013:60 [ref. 32989]). Current status: Synonym of Herklotsichthys quadrimaculatus (Rüppell 1837). Dorosomatidae. Habitat: freshwater.