rubescens, Blennius Lichtenstein [M. H. C.] 1823:117 [Verzeichniss der Doubletten des zoologischen Museums der Königl. Universität zu Berlin, nebst Beschreibung...; ref. 17525] Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. No types known. Not in use, regarded as a forgotten name. •In the synonymy of Clinus anguillaris Valenciennes 1836 -- (Penrith 1969:22 [ref. 20726]). •In the synonymy of Blennophis anguillaris (Valenciennes 1836) -- (Smith 1986:759 [ref. 5712], Holleman 2022:386 [ref. 39961]). Nomen Oblitum. Current status: Synonym of Blennophis anguillaris (Valenciennes 1836). Clinidae. Habitat: marine.