| Original name | |
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| Check ECoF | |
| Current accepted name |
Yes |
| Status |
Accepted name |
| Status details |
senior synonym, original combination |
| Status ref. | |
| Etymology of generic noun |
Named for Gerald R. Allen, (G+R+Allen+suffix '-ia'), in honor of his great contribution to our knowledge of the diversity of coral-reef fishes. |
| Etymology of specific epithet |
Name from Latin 'compta' meaning ornamented); referring to the orange markings on the head, body, and fins; treated as a feminine singular adjective. |
| Link to references |
References using the name as accepted |
| Link to other databases |
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