Verification of two barracudina species (Tanaka, 1908) and (Fowler, 1934) (Aulopiformes, Paralepididae).

Examination of the type series of Tanaka reveals that the generally accepted concept of this species does not accord with the type series. A historical review of the literature showed that the characterization of changed over time, and what has been recognized as "" for more than 70 years actually represents a distinct and different species. Among the junior synonyms of "", Fowler, 1934 is resurrected as a valid species herein in a new combination, . Ho, Tsai & Li is recognized as a junior synonym of herein. Revised diagnostic characteristics for both and are provided, along with comments on related names to verify their nomenclatural status.