rousseau, Syngnathus Kaup [J. J.] 1856:40 [Catalogue of lophobranchiate fish in the collection of the British Museum; ref. 2575] Martinique Island, West Indies. Holotype (unique): MNHN 0000-6125 (dry, poor condition). Type catalog: Bertin & Estève 1950:48 [ref. 19576]. Name only, not available. •In the synonymy of Syngnathus pelagicus Linnaeus 1758 -- (Dawson 1982:104 [ref. 6764]). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Syngnathus pelagicus Linnaeus 1758. Syngnathidae: Syngnathinae.