tau, Batrachoides Lacepède [B. G. E.] 1800:451, 452, Pl. 12 (fig. 1) [Histoire naturelle des poissons (Lacepède) v. 2; ref. 2709] Listed by Collette & Russo 1981:203 [ref. 5575] as a misidentification of Batrachoides surinamensis (Bloch & Schneider 1801). Not regarded as an original description, as Gadus tau Linnaeus 1766 is cited by Lacepède 1800 [ref. 2709]. •Mention -- (Ibagón et al. 2011:47 [ref. 31492]). •In the synonymy of Batrachoides surinamensis (Bloch & Schneider 1801). Current status: Synonym of Batrachoides surinamensis (Bloch & Schneider 1801). Batrachoididae: Batrachoidinae.