Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Xyrichtys; Species: pastellus; Original reference

Current accepted name :		No
Status details:		senior synonym, original combination
Status ref. :		Randall, J.E., J.L. Earle and L.A. Rocha, 2008
Comment :
Etymology of Generic name :		Greek, xyreo = that cuts like a knife + Greek, ichthys = fish (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name :		Name from Latin word referring to colors that are soft and subdued.
Status in Catalogue of Life:		Synonym
ITIS TSN : None | Catalogue of Life (synonym) | ZooBank Record | WoRMS | References using this synonym

Entered by : Bailly, Nicolas - 2008-08-04

Modified by :Capuli, Estelita Emily - 2014-01-31

Checked by : Bailly, Nicolas - 2014-01-31