Rhynchobatis Philippi [R. A.] 1857:271 Fem. Tarsistes philippii Jordan 1919. Type by subsequent monotypy. Jordan 1919:343 [ref. 4904] provided a new name Tarsistes (regarding Rhynchobatis as preoccupied by Rhynchobatus) and a species, T. philippii. Probably available, with type by subsequent monotypy. Based on a dried head of a ray. •Synonym of Tarsistes Jordan 1919 (of unknown validity). Nomen Dubium. Current status: Unknown. Rhinobatidae.