Original name | |
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Current accepted name |
Yes |
Status |
Accepted name |
Status details |
senior synonym, new combination |
Comment |
See Pohlmann 2009. |
Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, aphye, -es, sardine, anchovy + Greek, semeion = mark, signal (Ref. 45335). |
Etymology of specific epithet |
The scientific name is derived from the Greek word melinoeides, meaning orange-colored, in reference to the conspicuous orange color on the throat, belly and fins. |
Link to references |
References using the name as accepted |
Link to other databases |
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