branchiostega, Coryphaena Linnaeus [C.] 1766:448 [Systema naturae sive regna tria naturae v. 1 (pt 1); ref. 2786] In oceano Asiatico [is probably East Asian seas]. No types known. •Questionably a synonym of Branchiostegus japonicus (Houttuyn 1782). Current status: Uncertain as Branchiostegus japonicus (Houttuyn 1782). Latilidae. Habitat: marine.