Original name | |
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Current accepted name |
Yes |
Status |
Accepted name |
Status details |
senior synonym, original combination |
Status ref. | |
Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, gramma, atos = signal, mark + Greek, noton = back (Ref. 45335). |
Etymology of specific epithet |
Name from Pohnpeian word 'pelipel' for 'tattoo' or 'to tattoo', referring to the barring on the side of the young of this species resembling the markings found in many Pohnpeian tattoos; noun in apposition. |
Link to references |
References using the name as accepted |
Link to other databases |
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