sinensis, Arius Valenciennes [A.] in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1840:72 [Histoire naturelle des poissons v. 15; ref. 1008] Da Nang, Vietnam, South China Sea, western Pacific. Holotype (unique): ?MNHN B 2620. Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:55 [ref. 29155], Grant 2020:31 [ref. 37638]. •Synonym of Arius maculatus (Thunberg 1792) -- (Kailola 2004:127 [ref. 28108], Kottelat 2013:246 [ref. 32989]). •Species inquirenda in Ariidae -- (Ferraris 2007:55 [ref. 29155]). •Possible synonym of Arius gagora (Hamilton 1822) -- (Grant 2020:31 [ref. 37638]). Current status: Uncertain as Arius maculatus (Thunberg 1792). Ariidae: Ariinae. Habitat: brackish, marine.