velieana, Atherina Goode [G. B.] & Bean [T. H.] 1880:342 [Proceedings of the United States National Museum v. 2 (no. 98); ref. 18135] Clearwater Harbor, Florida, U.S.A. Holotype (unique): USNM 23629. •Synonym of Atherinomorus stipes (Müller & Troschel 1848) -- (Dyer in Reis et al. 2003:513 [ref. 27061]). Current status: Synonym of Atherinomorus stipes (Müller & Troschel 1848). Atherinidae: Atherinomorinae. Habitat: freshwater, brackish, marine.