Tropigaster Billberg [G. J.] 1833:52, 53 Masc. Ostracion auritus Shaw 1798. Type by monotypy. Type species given as "D. auritus Schn." (sic, is Ostracion auritus of Bloch & Schneider 1801:561 [ref. 471], which is based on Ostracion auritus Shaw 1798); see Kullander 2016:109 [ref. 34147]. Not used as valid after 1899; therefore reversal of priority in favor of Aracana Gray 1833 is followed (ICZN Art. 23.9). •Synonym of Aracana Gray 1833 -- (Kullander 2016:109 [ref. 34147]) Current status: Synonym of Aracana Gray 1833. Aracanidae.