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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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Etymology of generic noun |
Name from Latin 'pter' meaning fin and 'phycis' for a cod, referring to the diagnostic large pelvic fin of the genus.
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Etymology of specific epithet |
Name from Latin 'spatium' meaning 'distance', referring to the clear gape between the anus and genital papilla, which is unique for the family.
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Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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