batrachus, Aspredo Bleeker [P.] 1864:93 [Natuurkundige Verhandelingen van de Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen te Haarlem (Ser. 2) v. 20; ref. 14181] Based on Linnaeus 1754, and other literature sources; Linnaeus species named Silurus aspredo by Linnaeus 1758 (see Boeseman 1972:317 [ref. 19698]). Primary homonym of Aspredo batrachus Gronow 1854, probably independently described, permanently invalid. •Synonym of Aspredo aspredo (Linnaeus 1758) -- (Mees 1987:184 [ref. 11510], Friel in Reis et al. 2003:262 [ref. 27061]). 1°Homonym. Current status: Synonym of Aspredo aspredo (Linnaeus 1758). Aspredinidae: Aspredininae. Habitat: freshwater, brackish.