affinis, Leporinus Steindachner [F.] 1875:228 [18], Pl. 3 [Sitzungsberichte der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften. Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Classe v. 71 (no. 3); ref. 18773] Rio Arassuahy, tributary of Rio Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Holotype (unique): NMW 68405. On p. 18 of separate. Clearly labeled as a new species. Objectively invalid; preoccupied by Leporinus affinis Günther 1864. •Synonym of Leporinus steindachneri Eigenmann 1907 -- (Garavello & Britski in Reis et al. 2003:78 [ref. 27061]). •Synonym of Hypomasticus steindachneri (Eigenmann 1907). 1°Homonym. Current status: Synonym of Hypomasticus steindachneri (Eigenmann 1907). Anostomidae. Habitat: freshwater.