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| Original name | |
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| Current accepted name |
Yes
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| Status |
Accepted name
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| Status details |
senior synonym, original combination
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| Comment |
Type locality, WA, Rowley Shoals, Clerke Reef (Ref. 75154). Subgenus: Meiacanthus.
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| Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, meion = less = lessen + Greek, akantha = thorn (Ref. 45335).
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| Etymology of specific epithet |
Specific epithet means 'birthmark', referring to the conspicuous spot on the caudal peduncle.
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| Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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