maculatus, Tetraodon Swainson [W.] 1839:328 [The natural history and classification v. 2; ref. 4303] Based on Hamilt. 18 (fig. 2) -- which is Hamilton 1822:Pl. 18 (fig. 2). Unneeded new name for Tetrodon patoca Hamilton 1822. •Synonym of Chelonodontops patoca (Hamilton 1822) -- (Kottelat 2013:474 [ref. 32989]). •Synonym of Chelonodon patoca (Hamilton 1822). Current status: Synonym of Chelonodon patoca (Hamilton 1822). Tetraodontidae. Habitat: freshwater, brackish, marine.