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Pempheris ornata Mooi
Accepted name

  Original name  
  Check ECoF  
  Current accepted name  
Yes
  Status  
Accepted name
  Status details  
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref.  
  Etymology of generic noun  
Greek, pempheris = the name of a fish (Ref. 45335).
  Etymology of specific epithet  
ornata comes from the Latin word ornamentum, meaning ornamented or ornate, in reference to the spectacular coloration of this species compared to its congeners. It is to be treated as Noun in apposition.
  Link to references  
References using the name as accepted
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