japonicus, Scomber scombrus Temminck [C. J.] & Schlegel [H.] 1844:92 [Fauna Japonica Parts 5-6; ref. 4372] Japan. Holotype (unique): RMNH 1259. Boeseman 1964:463, Fig. 6 [ref. 20805] regards this as an available subspecies, not the same as Scomber japonicus Houttuyn 1782. The name is objectively invalid; preoccupied by Scomber japonicus Houttuyn 1782. •Synonym of Scomber japonicus Houttuyn 1782 -- (Collette 2003:9 [ref. 27312]). 1°Homonym. Current status: Synonym of Scomber japonicus Houttuyn 1782. Scombridae: Scombrinae. Habitat: marine.