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| Current accepted name |
Yes
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| Status |
Accepted name
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| Status details |
senior synonym, new combination
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| Comment |
See Pohlmann 2009.
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| Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, aphye, -es, sardine, anchovy + Greek, semeion = mark, signal (Ref. 45335).
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| Etymology of specific epithet |
The scientific name is derived from the Greek word melinoeides, meaning orange-colored, in reference to the conspicuous orange color on the throat, belly and fins.
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| Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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