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Current accepted name |
Yes |
Status |
Accepted name |
Status details |
senior synonym, original combination |
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Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, thrix = hair + Greek, mykter, -eros = nose (Ref. 45335). |
Etymology of specific epithet |
The specific name Pirabitira, from the Tupi, is a contraction of pira (fish), and ybytyra (mountain).
This is in reference to the peculiar habit of species of the genus Trichomycterus, which usually inhabit mountainous regions. |
Link to references |
References using the name as accepted |
Link to other databases |
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