bahiensis, Curimatus elegans var. Eigenmann [C. H.] & Eigenmann [R. S.] 1889:421 [13] [Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences v. 4 (no. 12); ref. 1254] Salvador and environs, Bahia, Brazil. Lectotype: MCZ 20325. Paralectotypes: MCZ 20324 (31 or 32), 20325 (1), 89837 (6); USNM 120251 [ex MCZ 20324] (5). Type catalog: Vari & Howe 1991:18 [ref. 19022]. On p. 13 of separate. Lectotype selected by Vari 1991:96 [ref. 19019]. •Synonym of Steindachnerina elegans (Steindachner 1875) -- (Vari 1991:83 [ref. 19019], Vari in Reis et al. 2003:61 [ref. 27061]). Current status: Synonym of Steindachnerina elegans (Steindachner 1875). Curimatidae. Habitat: freshwater.