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  Original name  
  Check ECoF  
  Current accepted name  
Yes
  Status  
Accepted name
  Status details  
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref.  
  Etymology of generic noun  
Greek, opisthe = behind + Greek, gnathos = jaw (Ref. 45335); to the very elongate upper jaw of the type species of the genus, Opistognathus nigromarginatus (Ref. 128653).
  Etymology of specific epithet  
Named after Dr. C. Richard Robins in recognition of his many and varied contributions to ichthyology (Ref. 26893).
  Link to references  
References using the name as accepted
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