Original name  
  Check ECoF  
  Current accepted name  
Yes
  Status  
Accepted name
  Status details  
senior synonym, new combination
  Status ref.  
  Etymology of generic noun  
Name from Latin words 'alpinus' for alpine or mountain and 'cottus' meaning sculpin; translation for 'Alpine sculpin', the common name of type species of this genus.
  Link to references  
References using the name as accepted
  Link to other databases  
ITIS TSN : None | Catalogue of Life | ZooBank | WoRMS