dubius, Mullus Temminck [C. J.] & Schlegel [H.] 1843:30, Pl. 11 (fig. 3) [Fauna Japonica Parts 2-4; ref. 4371] Japan. Holotype (unique): RMNH 4702. Type catalog: Boeseman 1947:44 [ref. 12876]. •Valid as Parupeneus dubius (Temminck & Schlegel 1843) -- (Randall & Myers 1993:74 [ref. 21000], Kim 2002:64 [ref. 26347]). •Synonym of Parupeneus chrysopleuron (Temminck & Schlegel 1843) -- (Randall 2004:16 [ref. 28086]). Current status: Synonym of Parupeneus chrysopleuron (Temminck & Schlegel 1843). Mullidae. Habitat: marine.