rocheanus, Thynnus Risso [A.] 1827:417 [Histoire naturelle des principales productions de l'Europe méridionale v. 3; ref. 3757] Nice, France, northwestern Mediterranean Sea. Holotype: MNHN A-5808. An unneeded new name for and objective synonym of Scomber rochei Risso 1810 because of reference to "Riss., Ichthyol., 165, 3." following the description. •Synonym of Auxis rochei (Risso 1810) -- (Postel 1973:470 [ref. 7208], Collette & Nauen 1983:29 [ref. 5375], Collette & Aadland 1996:436 [ref. 22199]). •Synonym of Auxis rochei (Risso 1810), subspecies rochei -- (Collette 2003:3 [ref. 27312]). Current status: Synonym of Auxis rochei (Risso 1810). Scombridae: Scombrinae. Habitat: brackish, marine.