taso, Scomber Cuvier [G.] (ex Commerson) in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1832:146 [Histoire naturelle des poissons; ref. 1000] Near coasts of New Guinea at 6-7°S, western Pacific. No types known. •Synonym of Auxis thazard (Lacepède 1800) -- (Collette & Nauen 1983:30 [ref. 5375], Collette 1990:980 [ref. 19476], Collette & Aadland 1996:431 [ref. 22199]). •Synonym of Auxis thazard (Lacepède 1800), subspecies thazard -- (Collette 2003:3 [ref. 27312]). Current status: Synonym of Auxis thazard (Lacepède 1800). Scombridae: Scombrinae. Habitat: marine.