dentatus, Scomber Forster [J. R.] in Bloch & Schneider 1801:24 [M. E. Blochii, Systema Ichthyologiae; ref. 471] New Zealand. No types known. Based on description in manuscript by Forster (Johann Reinhold Forster, 1729-1798, German explorer and naturalist of Cook's second voyage). •Synonym of Thyrsites atun (Euphrasen 1791) -- (Parin 1990:971 [ref. 19382], Nakamura & Parin 1993:54 [ref. 21769]). •Synonym of Leionura atun (Euphrasen 1791). Current status: Synonym of Leionura atun (Euphrasen 1791). Gempylidae. Habitat: marine.