nigrescens, Dorsuarius Lacepède [B. G. E.] (ex Commerson) 1803:482, 483 [Histoire naturelle des poissons (Lacepède) v. 5; ref. 4930] Fort Dauphin, Madagascar. Holotype (unique): MNHN B-2162 (dry). Type catalog: Bauchot 1963:169 [ref. 20718]. Based on Commerson manuscript. •Objective synonym of Kyphosus bigibbus Lacepède 1801 -- (Fricke 1999:322 [ref. 24106], Sakai & Nakabo 2004:25 [ref. 27596], Knudsen & Clements 2013:22 [ref. 33031], Heemstra 2022:342 [ref. 39773]). Current status: Synonym of Kyphosus bigibbus Lacepède 1801. Kyphosidae. Habitat: marine.