patagoniensis, Menidia Eigenmann [C. H.] 1909:280 [The fresh-water fishes of Patagonia v. 3 (pt 3); ref. 1223] No locality [? Punta Arenas, Strait of Magellan, Chile]. No types known. •Questionably a synonym of Odontesthes nigricans (Richardson 1848) -- (Dyer 1998:536 [ref. 23858], Dyer 2000:112 [ref. 26677]). •Questionably a synonym of Odontesthes smitti (Lahille 1929) -- (Dyer & Gosztonyi 1999:215 [ref. 24265]). •Synonym of Odontesthes smitti (Lahille 1929) -- (Dyer 2000:116 [ref. 26677]). Current status: Synonym of Odontesthes smitti (Lahille 1929). Atherinopsidae: Atherinopsinae. Habitat: marine.