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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, balantion = bag + Greek, cheilos = lip (Ref. 45335). |
Etymology of specific epithet |
Name from the Latin ambustus, meaning burned around, scorched and cauda for tail; referring to the black edge of the caudal fin. This name evokes the Thai name for the fish (pla hang mai, meaning 'burnt tail fish'; noun in apposition. |
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References using the name as accepted |
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