albopunctatus, Amphacanthus Temminck [C. J.] & Schlegel [H.] 1845:128, Pl. 68 (fig. 2) [Fauna Japonica Parts 7-9; ref. 4373] Nagasaki Bay, Japan. Lectotype: RMNH D1097 (dry). Paralectotypes: RMNH D1098 (1, dry). Spelled albopunctatus in main account (p. 128), as albipunctatus in index (p. 319). Lectotype selected by Boeseman 1947:112 [ref. 12876]. •Valid as Siganus albopunctatus (Temminck & Schlegel 1845) -- (Dor 1984:260 [ref. 29757], Goren & Dor 1994:69 [ref. 25356]). •Synonym of Siganus fuscescens (Houttuyn 1782) -- (Woodland 1990:55 [ref. 19220], Kottelat 2013:440 [ref. 32989]). Current status: Synonym of Siganus fuscescens (Houttuyn 1782). Siganidae. Habitat: marine.