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Yes
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Status |
Accepted name
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Status details |
senior synonym, original combination
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Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, balantion = bag + Greek, cheilos = lip (Ref. 45335).
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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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