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Yes
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Accepted name
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Status details |
senior synonym, original combination
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Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, kory = helmet + greek, doras = skin (Ref. 45335).
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Etymology of specific epithet |
Named for the indigenous tribe Apiaká, meaning 'people' in Tupi language, which originally occupied the middle and lower rio Arinos, lower rio Juruena, but is nowadays restricted to the lower rio Juruena. The tribe is known for facial tattoos and bravery in battles, as well as by anthropophagic rites after fights. A noun in apposition.
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References using the name as accepted
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