Cathorops dasycephalus ( Günther, 1864)

Arius dasycephalus ^ZBK Günther, 1864: 157. Type locality: Oahu I., Hawaiian Is., U.S.A.. Holotype: BMNH 1855.9.19.1100.

Tachisurus longicephalus ^ZBK Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888: 143. Type locality: Gulf of Panama (Pacific), Panama. Holotype: MCZ 4972.

Distribution: Western Central America.

Countries: Hawaiian Is. in U.S.A, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia.

Habitat: Marine and brackish waters.

Maximum size: 290 mm TL.

Material examined: FMNH 19143 (5 al, 216-242 mm TL) (1 c&s), Panama, canal zone, Panama Bay, Balboa; USNM 286481 (7 al, 162-233 mm TL) (1 c&s), Colombia, off Cape Manglares, south of Tumaco .