Author: (Günther, 1862)
Remark: Type locality doubtful, species not reported with certainty since original description.
  Possibly a hybrid <i>Thorichthys affinis</i> x <i>Vieja melanura</i> (Ref.123477, ver. 08 Aug 2022).
Comments: Maximum length is 23.5 cm SL (Ref. 7335).