madagascariensis, Gobius Bleeker [P.] 1867:405 [Archives néerlandaises des sciences exactes et naturelles v. 2; ref. 14040] Samberano River, Madagascar. Holotype (unique): RMNH 4487. •Questionably a synonym of Chonophorus macrorhynchus (Bleeker 1867) -- (Maugé 1986:365 [ref. 6218]). •See Fricke 1999:497 [ref. 24106]. •Valid as Awaous madagascariensis (Bleeker 1867) -- (Larson 2022:159 [ref. 39971]). Current status: Valid as Awaous madagascariensis (Bleeker 1867). Gobiidae: Gobionellinae. Distribution: Madagascar endemic. Habitat: freshwater, brackish, marine.