ruber, Bodianus Bloch [M. E.] & Schneider [J. G.] 1801:330 [M. E. Blochii, Systema Ichthyologiae; ref. 471] Brazilian Lakes. No types known. Based on Bodianus aya Bloch. •Regarded as unidentifiable, perhaps a sciaenid -- (see Rivas 1966:119-120 [ref. 23910]) but that is probably incorrect. •See Mesoprion purpureus Cuvier (also Poey). Lutjanidae: Lutjaninae. Habitat: marine.