Updated 31 March 2025
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Taxonomic note: placed in Paralepididae by some workers.

Sudis Rafinesque 1810 sudis (L.), stake or pile and an ancient name for the barracuda (Carangiformes: Sphyraenidae), presumably referring to barracuda-like body of S. hyaline

Sudis atrox Rofen 1963 Latin for cruel, harsh or horrible, referring to its “formidable appearance” [author previously known as Harry]

Sudis hyalina Rafinesque 1810 hyálinos (Gr. ὑάλινος), of crystal (here meaning glassy or transparent), described as “Hyaline with various hues” (translation)