caxis, Sparus Bloch [M. E.] & Schneider [J. G.] (ex Parra) 1801:284 [M. E. Blochii, Systema Ichthyologiae; ref. 471] Locality not stated [Havana, Cuba]. No types known. Based on the 'Caxis' of Parra 1787:14, Pl. 8 (fig. 2) [ref. 6840]. •Synonym of Lutjanus apodus (Walbaum 1792) -- (Allen 1985:56 [ref. 6843], Lloris & Rucabado 1990:774 [ref. 15959]). Current status: Synonym of Lutjanus apodus (Walbaum 1792). Lutjanidae: Lutjaninae. Habitat: brackish, marine.