brevirostris, Histiophorus Playfair [R. L.] in Playfair & Günther 1867:53, Figs. [The fishes of Zanzibar; ref. 3490] Zanzibar, Tanzania, western Indian Ocean. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1866.8.18.1 (parts and skin). Second specimen (rostrum) questionably included. •Synonym of Makaira indica (Cuvier 1832) -- (Nakamura 1983:335 [ref. 5371], Nakamura 1985:27 [ref. 20161], Nakamura 1990:1001 [ref. 19483]). •Synonym of Istiompax indica (Cuvier 1832). Current status: Synonym of Istiompax indica (Cuvier 1832). Istiophoridae. Habitat: marine.