dentex, Scomber Forster [J. R.] in Richardson 1843:20 [Report of the British Association for the Advancement of Science v. 12 (12th meeting [1842]); ref. 12502] Not available, Forster name mentioned in synonymy of Thrsites atun atlivelis; also preoccupied. Based on description in manuscript by Forster (Johann Reinhold Forster, 1729-1798, German explorer and naturalist of Cook's second voyage). •In the synonymy of Thyrsites atun (Euphrasen 1791) -- (Parin 1990:972 [ref. 19382], Nakamura & Parin 1993:54 [ref. 21769]). •In the synonymy of Leionura atun (Euphrasen 1791). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Leionura atun (Euphrasen 1791). Gempylidae.