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  Original name  
  Check ECoF  
  Current accepted name  
Yes
  Status  
Accepted name
  Status details  
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref.  
  Etymology of generic noun  
Name from the Greek 'poro' meaning to bear pores, referring to the naked, black, ‘‘osculum-like’’ spots on the head and body of most specimens, as well as its primary microhabitat within sponge (Porifera) beds; and 'phryne' for toad, a suffix commonly applied to lophiiform generic names.
  Etymology of specific epithet  
Name from Greek erythros meaning red, and dactylus for fingers; referring to the conspicuous red pigmentation on the tips of the pectoral-fin rays as well as along the distal margins of some or all other fins.
  Link to references  
References using the name as accepted
  Link to other databases  
ITIS TSN : None | Catalogue of Life | ZooBank | WoRMS