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apus, Coryphaena Brünnich [M. T.] 1783:324 [Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Skrivter, Nye Samling af det v. 2 (1782); ref. 17291] Southeastern India. No types known. Original genus as Coryphæna. An unused senior synonym (Williams & Bunkley-Williams, 2009); not used as valid after 1899, therefore reversal of priority (in accordance with ICZN Art. 23.9.1) in favor of Parastromateus niger (Bloch 1795), ICZN Case 3543. •Not a Coryphaena, but a senior synonym of Parastromateus niger (Bloch 1795) -- (Williams & Bunkley-Williams 2009:557 [ref. 30573]). Current status: Synonym of Parastromateus niger (Bloch 1795). Carangidae: Caranginae. Habitat: brackish, marine.


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