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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, schizein = to divide + Greek, oura = tail; an allusion to forked caudal fins (Ref. 45335).
  Etymology of specific epithet  
Derived from Latin punctum (dot) and ceps (derivation of caput, head), in reference to the prominent spots on the head. A noun in apposition.
  Link to references  
References using the name as accepted
  Link to other databases  
ITIS TSN : None | Catalogue of Life | ZooBank | WoRMS