typus, Macolor Bleeker [P.] 1860:25 [Acta Societatis Regiae Scientiarum Indo-Neêrlandicae v. 8 (art. 7); ref. 379] Holotype (unique): RMNH 27708. Based on Mesoprion macolor of Bleeker = Diacope macolor Lesson (ex Cuvier) 1827. •Synonym of Macolor niger (Forsskål 1775) -- (Allen 1985:127 [ref. 6843], Kishimoto et al. 1987:152 [ref. 6061], Anderson & Allen 2001:2898 [ref. 26099], Allen et al. 2006:1203 [ref. 29090]). Current status: Synonym of Macolor niger (Forsskål 1775). Lutjanidae: Lutjaninae. Habitat: marine.