Pnictes Jordan [D. S.] 1919:343 Masc. Achiropsis asphyxiatus Jordan 1889. Type by original designation (also monotypic). •Valid as Pnictes Jordan 1919 -- (Ramos in Reis et al. 2003:668 [ref. 27061]). •Synonym of Apionichthys Kaup 1858 -- (Ramos 2003:100 [ref. 26762]). Current status: Synonym of Apionichthys Kaup 1858. Achiridae.